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Mahgoub

THE RECORD WRITES THIS SPEAKER AS MAHGOUB

lines on the record: 102
first: 1956-09-24
most recent: 1964-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
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“They will practise tolerance and live together with one another as good neighbours; they will strengthen the close relations and numerous ties which link the Arab States; they will act strictly in accordance with the principles of mutual respect for each other's territorial sovereignty, of non-aggression, of strict non-interference in each other's internal affairs, and of equal and mutual benefit, and to ensure that their conduct by word and deed conforms to these principles.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“We are now seeking ways and means to strengthen the League of Arab States, to increase its responsibilities and to enhance its powers and last but not least, to create from it machinery capable of handling the common interests of the Arabs and preserving their unity of purpose. We will meet in the near future in the League of Arab States not only to implement the letter and purport of the resolution but also to renovate the League of Arab States. 41. I am confident that all the Arab States who co sponsored resolution 1237 (ES-II) will live up to their pledges.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Arab nationalism was put to the test and it emerged successful and stronger than ever. The Arabs realized, for the first time, that the world gave cognizance to Arab nationalism, praised it and expected from it a renaissance of a glorious past. The Arab States which were the source of the trouble were able themselves to bring forth the resolution of 21 August 1958 [1237 (ES-III)] which provided the solution for the situation that had threatened the world with war. The resolution was unanimously adopted and the United Nations scored an unprecedented success. We Arabs have been fortunate enough to mend our differences and heal our wounds. We Immediately embarked on a new phase of objective and productive Arab nationalism.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Mekki Abbas has been chosen for this high office. 39. International relations can be a paradoxical as individual human relations. An international situation which appears at moments of despair to be gloomy and threatening to peace and International security — suddenly and in a miraculous way shows signs of hope and optimism. Two months ago we were facing in the Middle East a crisis which struck all peace-loving people with awe and disaster. My Government and people shared the bitter experience with our Arab brethren. We were disturbed but we did not despair. The third emergency special session witnessed one of the marvels that the United Nations could achieve, The representatives bent heart and soul on the problem with which the Assembly was seized and they expressed their fear and appealed to reason to help relieve the tension. 40.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“We are certain that the work of the Commissions in the other areas has proved extremely useful to the organization and the development of the economies of those countries, especially the under-developed countries in Asia and Latin America, we have no doubt, on the basis of this knowledge, that the African continent will greatly benefit by the Economic Commission for Africa thanks to the efforts of the United Nations in the economic and social fields. 38. We in the Sudan are extremely pleased, not only because the Economic Commission for Africa has at last been established, but because its Executive Secretary has been chosen from among our most enlightened and intellectual men, Mr. Mekki Abbas, who in our country has shouldered great responsibilities in the economic and social field. We are indeed delighted that Mr.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The United Nations has recognized the need for economic development of under-developed countries, living up to its responsibilities and obligations under Articles 55 and 56 of the Charter to foster the economic development of under-developed areas, and has at last realized the aspirations and dreams of many millions in Africa who have been waiting for a long time for the establishment of such a commission similar to the other economic commissions established for Europe, Latin America and for Asia and the Far East. We believe that the Economic Commission for Africa can be of great assistance in raising both the level of economic activity and the standard of life in that continent and that through it, close cooperation among the African countries in the economic and social field can be established. 37.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“We were alive to the European drive to setup a European Common Market which would, no doubt, cut down the prices of commodities produced by African countries and we were therefore prompted to study the possibility of establishing an African Common Market to safeguard our common interests and protect our economies. 36. One of the most important events of this year was the establishment of the Economic Commission for Africa.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The participating countries resolved to maintain unity of action in international affairs, which they established themselves in that historic Conference, and to safeguard their hard- earned sovereignty and integrity and to preserve among themselves the fundamental unity of outlook on foreign policy, thus enabling them to assert a distinctive African personality which will speak with a concerted voice in the cause of peace. 35. In the economic field we decided to co-ordinate our economies with a view to. making them complementary to each other rather than competitive.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“My delegation regrets that the two previous resolutions adopted by the General Assembly on the Algerian question [resolutions 1012 (XI) and 1184 (XII)] were not needed by France. The United Nations can only be an instrument, for the preservation of world peace and security if the Member States respect its recommendations and resolutions and act favourably on them. 34. Furthermore, the Accra Conference co-ordinated the foreign and economic policies of the different independent African States.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It gives my delegation great satisfaction that these recommendations have been carried out and that representatives of the independent African States have recently toured the Scandinavian countries and Latin America with a view to enlightening the governments and peoples of those countries on the Algerian question and to explain to them the true state of affairs in that Arab-African country which is fighting desperately to regain independence. The Declaration of the Provisional Government of Algeria, which my Government hastened to recognize, is a step in the right direction to attaining complete independence. It is our ardent hope that the Members of the United Nations at this session will, once and for all, accord the right of self-determination to the peoples of Algeria.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It recommended, inter alia, that the representatives of the independent African States at the United Nations be instructed by their various Governments to consult each other constantly and acquaint Members of the United Nations with the true state of affairs in Algeria and solicit their support for a just and peaceful settlement: to recommend to the independent African States measures which may from time to time become necessary; and in particular, to find ways and means whereby the independent African States may enlighten world opinion on the Algerian situation, including the appointment of a mission, as soon as possible, to tour the capitals of the world to enlist the support of Governments. 33.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The Accra Conference, apart from its Declaration, adopted a number of resolutions, and I will refer here, with special emphasis, to the resolution on the Algerian question. The resolution was practical and in conformity with the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Our aim is to bring prosperity and happiness not only to our African brethren but to all mankind, for we do not live in isolation, and our struggle for the achievement of freedom and independence of Africa is directed towards the creation of a better world, and the maintenance of international peace and security." 31. The African personality is not directed against any one State or another, but is a consolidation of the African peoples' desire to see the light shine from dark Africa and to bring to the rest of the world a new code of morality, a spirit of co-operation and cordial friendship, and thereby ensure the prosperity of the human race and preserve peace and international security. 32.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Ours is a mission of justice and observance of the dignity of the human race, and the African personally should be understood in this context. All independent African States were for some time under foreign domination, and no wonder that we are, all of us, conscious of our duty to guide the rest of Africa to freedom and independence. We are striving towards the same goal: a free Africa, a united Africa. We bear no grudge against our former rulers and we sincerely hope that they will understand our attitude when we stretch out our hands to help our brethren in Africa, who are still under foreign rule, to achieve independence. 30. As I said at the Accra Conference: "We are neither troublemakers nor fomenters of dissension and discord.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“In the Conference of Independent African States, the African States were conscious of their responsibilities to humanity and especially to the peoples of Africa, and. they were therefore able to assert their African personality. This African personality does not emerge out of selfishness or for ulterior motives, but is the result of our belief in peace and our unswerving loyalty to the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The deliberations in the Accra Conference have assured us all of our solidarity and our unfailing efforts to see that the dependent peoples of Africa eventually emerge, as independent States able to play their full role in international relations.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“With patience and good will, we sincerely hope that humanity will be spared the most disastrous fate since the beginning of time, and this can only be assured when the question of disarmament is discussed sincerely. We believe that the United Nations still has a great role to play in bringing the parties concerned together and in paving the way for the final settlement which the whole world awaits with deep anxiety and hope. 28. The year 1958 has witnessed two great events which my country welcomed with gratification: the Conference of Independent African States, held at Accra, which gave expression to the personality of rising Africa, and the third emergency special session of the General Assembly in which Arab nationalism was fully recognized by all the States Members of the United Nations. 29.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“As a dispute between great Powers, these developments will no doubt threaten to engulf the whole world in a total war, the result of which would be disastrous to our civilization and to all human heritage. We appeal to the parties concerned to settle the dispute amicably and ease world tension. 27. Last, but not least, I should mention the question of disarmament. We realize that one of the most fundamental questions facing the United Nations and the world at large is the question of disarmament, both in conventional and nuclear weapons. We are glad that our efforts in this direction to arrive at a solution have been made in the last few months, though many people have been disappointed at the slow pace at which the discussions have progressed. Nevertheless, we believe that the question is both difficult and complicated.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“True, it does not figure among the items inscribed for discussion during the present session, but this should not give rise to false interpretations that such an omission has in any way diminished the pressing necessity for reaching prompt solution of this issue, the postponement of which entails grave consequences. 25. The question of Cyprus is once again on the; agenda for this session. We have always stood for the principle of self-determination for all people whose destinies are still under foreign domination, and in this respect our attitude has not changed towards the Cyprus question and we stand for the self-determination of the Cypriot people. 26. My delegation views with deep concern the developments in the Far East, which endanger world peace.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The grave situation of the Arab refugees from Palestine is well known to all of us here, and we sincerely urge that the United Nations live up to its responsibilities and that a solution to this burning question be found without further delay. 23. It is also appropriate to mention here the tense situation prevailing in some parts of the South Arabian peninsula. We urge, most sincerely, that an end be put to this tense situation and that conditions of peace and friendly relations be brought about without delay in accordance with the spirit and letter of the Charter. 24. There is also the question of West Irian.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“In this connexion, I would mention the Algerian war where a valiant and gallant people are fighting for their birthright: freedom and independence and a rightful place under the sun. I shall deal with this later in my statement at somewhat greater length. 21. Then there is also the fight that is being waged by millions of Africans to free themselves from foreign domination. We sincerely believe that conditions prerequisite to world peace and stability can hardly be achieved unless and until those millions on the African continent finally achieve freedom and independence. This I believe is the goal of the United Nations. This I believe is a goal of nations of goodwill all over the world. 22.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Ours has always been a mission of peace and good-neighbourly policy, and since our country has regained its independence we have conducted ourselves by word and by deed in a manner which justifies the confidence placed in us when, in November 1956, our country was unanimously admitted into this great family of nations. Like all countries, big and small, ours has a vested interest in world peace and stability. We believe that the most difficult and conflicting problems can be settled peacefully and without recourse to the use of force, if only we have patience to practise restraint, tolerance and goodwill. But tolerance and goodwill should not blind us but rather gird us to face squarely at least some, if not all, of the grave issues awaiting settlement.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I wish to take this opportunity to reiterate that the Government and people of my country have always placed great hopes in the United Nations as a world Organization, chiefly charged with the maintenance of world peace and security. We must realize that the tragedies of wars that have befallen many generations before us may henceforth serve as a grim reminder so that we may double our efforts and show more determination in putting an end to war and all the tragic consequences which inevitably flow from it. 20. The Sudanese people are among the most peace- loving nations in the world. In our long history it cannot be recalled that we have aggressed against a neighbour or disturbed the peace of a friend.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Once again the General Assembly is convened in annual regular session in order to review the world situation and to make, as far as humanly possible, suitable recommendations which it is hoped will reduce world tension and bring about just and equitable solutions to outstanding issues which threaten international peace and security. Whereas we believe that the international situation as a whole is still tense and charged with explosive possibilities, nevertheless we have reason to hope that wise counsels may in the end prevail, and that problems which seem to defy solution may ultimately be settled in conformity with the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations Charter. 19.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“16. Mr. President, let me first congratulate you on your election to the presidency of the .thirteenth session of the General Assembly. Your personal ability, your experience and other attributes have all merited your occupying this high office. The fact that I competed with you in the elections for this office did not by any means derogate from my personal respect for you and my high esteem of your country, Lebanon. Your election gave me as much happiness as if I were personally elected. 17. Allow me to express the gratitude of my Government and people and the members of my delegation to the Member States who supported my candidature and to the Members who kindly paid tribute to me from this rostrum. 18.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“We realize that the burdens of carrying out the resolutions of the General Assembly and of giving economic aid and assistance lie on the shoulders of the big Powers. Let us hope that the big Powers will face their historic responsibilities with a sense of heroic self-sacrifice and approach them from a broader, world-wide and human angle. 81. We pledge ourselves to do all we possibly can to make this institution serve the causes of humanity, justice and peace. We pledge ourselves to co-operate with all peoples of the world, irrespective of race, colour, creed or ideology.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The efforts to promote the peaceful uses of atomic energy and thereby turn it from an instrument for the destruction of the human race into one of increasing its prosperity and material welfare will be one of the greatest achievements of the United Nations, and must therefore be welcomed by us. 79. I will end by asking your indulgence to reiterate that this Organization can be a new nope and promise for all people of the world if Members refrain from using it as an instrument for power politics and if it is not used to serve the ends of certain Powers or groups of them. 80. We, as a small Power, are fully aware that our responsibility in the field of international affairs is a small and limited one.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“It is for this reason that we welcome the establishment of the Special United Nations Fund for Economic Development to supplement the efforts of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Monetary Fund, and the International Finance Corporation. 77. We do not wish to comment on the other various activities of the United Nations in the economic, social and other fields, but we would like to draw the Assembly’s attention to the need for intensifying our efforts to promote world trade and reduce the uncertainty and fluctuations of the demand for the primary commodities upon which the prosperity and well-being of the less developed countries depend. This is one of the most effective ways of helping small nations, and it is one of the best forms of help. 78.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“In emphasizing the importance of external aid we are not unaware — indeed it has always been a cardinal principle of our economic and social policies — that the initiative must always come from within, and that the desire to develop must be matched by a will to do so and a ready willingness to save and sacrifice some immediate interests and benefits in order to increase the productive capacity of the country, which is an essential basis for raising the standards of living. 76. External help, if given on a multilateral basis, will help to dispel some of the apprehensions of small Powers that it has its price.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Various countries might have their different motives, but whether those motives are purely philanthropic or enlightened self-interest or a genuine desire to uphold the principles of the Charter, we can only hope that the volume of the aid given is stepped up and that the increase in the wealth of certain countries will be reflected in bigger contributions towards helping less developed countries. 75.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“After all, these Territories are our trust, and vicarious responsibility does not end in mere supervision and advice. 73. As regards the non-political activities of the United Nations, it is gratifying to note the general recognition of the fact that economic security and social advancement are as important as political issues. It is equally gratifying to note the emphasis that is being given to the less developed countries, and the realization that the present economic and social conditions of the less developed countries is inconsistent with the Charter and can be a serious threat to world stability. 74. As the representative of one of those countries, we must express our appreciation of the readiness of the more developed and more prosperous countries to share their wealth and experience with the less fortunate countries.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“It is felt that the contribution of the United Nations specialized agencies is not adequate to meet the demands of the less developed Trust Territories. Nor can it be shown that the economic help of the Administering Authorities could meet such a challenge; and even if this was forthcoming, it might in the long run result in the retention of foreign political interference in the independence and sovereignty of those States after they had become fully sovereign. We would like to see those Territories enjoying full freedom in the widest meaning of the word, and we believe that their freedom could be fortified through financial and technical grants from the United Nations and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“We should never allow ourselves to be deluded by fictitious arguments that the standard of administration will drop or that the technical and social services will suffer considerably. As the report of the Secretary-General clearly points out — and if we may be allowed to comment, this is borne out by our own experience of the surging of national feeling — the fact that responsibility is given to the local people will by itself raise the standard of devotion and alertness and ipso facto engender a high standard of public service. Let us remember that the emphasis will shift and that what the Administering Authorities are convinced is the right course for development may not suit the local people. 72. In this respect, my delegation feels that political progress should march hand in hand with, if not ahead of, economic progress.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“In our case, the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of February 1952 had clearly defined the process of liquidation of the condominium rule and elaborately detailed the procedure for the transfer of power. 70. We believe it is the avowed intention and accepted policy of the United Nations that the administering authorities in Trust Territories should adopt a definite time-table for the realization of self-government for those Territories, but we note with regret that some of the Administering Authorities have advanced reasons for not complying with a General Assembly resolution [558 (VI)] to that effect. 71. May we assert that our experience has abundantly proved the wisdom of a definite time-table.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The United Nations cannot, without casting away the very reason for its existence, fail to notice this and take active measures to protect all small nations whose military capacity cannot face up to the might and ruthlessness of powerful adversaries. The small nations must also note the serious significance of this attitude, and must consider as a matter of urgency what can be done about it. They must learn how to co-operate, or they will perish. 69. At the beginning of this address, we stressed the point that the Sudan had attained independence in a peaceful and orderly manner. In our experience, a set and agreed time-table for the transfer of power is an invaluable means to such an end.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The extent to which France has gone to repress nationalist claims, and lately the kidnapping of the Algerian leaders, must have shocked the conscience of the peoples of the world. The use of force against people seeking their basic and fundamental rights cannot be condoned by the General Assembly. My delegation therefore hopes that the condemnation by the General Assembly of the French action in North Africa will be in the strongest possible terms. 67. From this survey of events one thing is dear. The re-emergence of colonization in a new form is becoming a real and serious danger. The march towards freedom and the historical move towards independence do not only seem to be in danger of being halted and retarded, but the indications are that certain Powers are seeking to reverse the march of time. 68.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The main obstacles to the solution of the refugee problem, to our mind, are the absence of a solution to the Palestine question along the lines of the resolutions taken by the General Assembly in 1949 regarding compensation and repatriation of refugees, meagerness of physical resources, the attitude of the refugees and that of the Governments, which continue to be conditioned by the strong desire of refugees to return to Palestine. 65. Israel refuses the principle of repatriation, and the Arab States insist that the refugees be given the choice of repatriation or compensation. If is the duty of the United Nations to seek a solution which will restore to the Palestinians their homes, their wealth and their human dignity. 66. Peace in the Middle East is also threatened by the Algerian problem.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Our own conclusion is that there can be no peace or security in the Middle East until certain great Powers of the world exercise patience and self-restraint and follow the path of peaceful negotiation and persuasion, however long it might be. 63. The withdrawal of British and French troops from Egypt and the withdrawal of Israel forces behind the armistice lines are not sufficient. We call upon the United Nations to see to it that Egypt is fully compensated by the United Kingdom and France for the destruction of towns and airfields and the loss of life of peaceful citizens and the retardation of its social and economic progress. 64. The conditions of the Palestinian refugees are one of the most pertinent reasons for tensions in the Middle East. Apart from being a political issue, it is a social and human problem of the first order.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The readiness with which Israel has collaborated in the grand and shameful conspiracy has underlined the Arabs’ apprehensions about Israel as a spearhead and instrument of colonialism in the Middle East. Israel has, therefore, more than ever before, become a serious and immediate threat to the security and well-being of the 50 million Arabs in the Middle East. 61. We have tangible questions to pose here, not to the United Kingdom and France alone, but to all the representatives present at this General Assembly. Has the invasion accomplished anything? Has the Middle East situation improved as a result of the invasion? Has the Suez Canal been neutralized? Have the chances of carrying out the resolutions of the Security Council on the Suez Canal been improved? We think we had better leave the members to provide their own answers. 62.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“If there is an alleged breach of the 1888 Convention, the International Court of Justice, one of the agencies of the United Nations, has full jurisdiction to adjudicate the dispute; indeed, the Security Council and other agencies of the United Nations can satisfactorily deal with the matter. But the dispute was between two big Powers, on the one hand, and a small Power, on the other. 59. The big Powers cannot tolerate the inexpedience, as they allege, of courts of justice or the United Nations agencies. They therefore elected to take the law into their hands and invade Egypt. 60. The situation in the Middle East has been seriously aggravated by the ill-thought-out and impulsive aggression of the United Kingdom and France.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“No nation can light-heartedly disregard a threat to its very existence and attend, as we should all do in normal circumstances, to the pursuit of the happiness of the people. 57. The Suez Canal is an integral part of Egyptian territory, and subject to the sovereign control of Egypt. The Suez Canal Company, by its statute, was an Egyptian company subject to the laws and exclusive jurisdiction of Egypt. The freedom of navigation in the Canal is governed by the Constantinople Convention of 1888, and the remedies for any disputes, the way to settle such disputes, are all clearly provided for in the Convention. 58. Egypt, as a sovereign Power, has the absolute right to nationalize the Canal Company, and if the shareholders, individuals or States, are aggrieved, they can have recourse to the Egyptian courts for remedy.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“There can be no better example of the utter failure in reaching a solution and settling a problem through the use of force than the manner in which the Middle Eastern problem has been handled. We purposely call it the Middle Eastern question, because the invasion of Egyptian territory by the Anglo-French forces is not a problem of Egypt done. It has affected and will go on affecting the lives and prosperity of the 50 million people of the Middle East. Their security is threatened, their independence has become precarious, and their economic and social progress will be retarded for a good many years. Instead of attending to their basic problems of social, political and economic progress, they find it imperative to devote all their energies and resources to the building up of their security and defence forces.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The potential moral and intellectual powers which provide the basis of material progress can only be free and brought to bear on the problems of social and economic developments after people are assured of their right to determine their own destiny. 55. My delegation therefore appeals to the Members of the United Nations on behalf of millions of Africans and Asians and other people to search their hearts and to think again about their responsibilities to the world community and to readjust their policies to suit the evolving conditions of the world. 56. As a young nation that has just achieved independence, we are deeply perturbed by the tendency of some of the big Powers to impose their point of view on smaller nations by physical force which can never be a satisfactory means of settling disputes.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“Only after independence can people be receptive of new ideas and of help and assistance, which will then be more effective and much more appreciated. My delegation submits, therefore, that it is the duty of the United Nations to assist peoples to gain their independence in the first place and then to seek ways and means of helping them to pass through the difficult phases of economic and social development. 54. We fully believe that efforts to help countries in the economic and social fields, when their hearts and minds are fully preoccupied with their independence, will be wasted. Material development can never be substituted for the spiritual and moral satisfaction which, independence and equality bestow upon people.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The threat to world peace and security can be minimized from this direction if colonial Powers, all of which are represented here, realize how futile it is to contain nationalist movements and how short-sighted it is to deny peoples the right of self-determination on the grounds that they are not ready to govern themselves. It is true that these peoples have no military power and they cannot easily Obtain their freedom by forceful means against their mighty masters; but we are here to establish peace and security and provide grounds for peaceful coexistence, and not to condone a cohabitation which is maintained at the point of the bayonet. 53. Our experience indicates that independence must precede economic and social development. However backward the people are, they must mould their own destiny.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“However, these efforts and achievements as well as the achievements of nations through their own efforts can be seriously jeopardized if security is lacking. It is our considered opinion that the main functions of the United Nations remain the establishment of peace and the removal of all causes of tension in all parts of the world. 52. We have just emerged from a colonial to an independent status and we are therefore well qualified to express a point of view on the rights of subject peoples. The United Nations should increase its efforts to ensure that the transition of subject peoples to full nationhood and independence is accelerated and is made possible in a peaceful and orderly manner.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The principal factors which contribute to the lack of security and the creation of tensions are in the main due to conflicting ideologies, which if viewed with tolerance and wisdom may on the contrary become establishing factors; conflicting interests between great Powers, which in our opinion can be transferred from the field of competition to that of co-operation; and interference of the great Powers with the sovereign rights of small nations, which if not given up will lead to serious results; the denial of the right of self-determination for small nations, and the allegation that they are part of the motherland; and, last but not least, the denial of human rights for groups of people within countries with multi-racial communities. 51.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“In the field of technical assistance as well as in the social and economic fields, the United Nations has made tangible progress, although its efforts are being hampered by disturbances of world peace, acts of aggression and the petty jealousies of the big Powers. 50.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The world will be better off if the savings and expenditure on armaments could be made available for technical assistance and economic development in the less developed areas of the world. 48. The United Nations, after ten years, seems to be finding its way towards defining the main issues facing humanity, and it is our present duty to find solutions for all outstanding issues which threaten world peace and beset the human race with dangers which may result in the destruction of the civilization and culture of our age. The United Nations will become what we want it to be — it could be an effective instrument for achieving the common purposes and common aspirations of the world community — if we are all prepared to give it the support it needs to carry out its mission. 49.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“These noble principles and aims cannot be effectively implemented while paragraph 7 of Article 2 of the Charter is still capable of being interpreted to mean that the nationalists’ conflict with the colonial Powers in African and Asian possessions are matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the colonial Powers. Paragraph 7 of Article 2 therefore calls for an immediate amendment to remove this ambiguity. 47. Small nations are far more interested in disarmament than the big Powers, which have conflicting interests of varying magnitude. It is therefore natural that my delegation supports the reduction of armaments in both the conventional and nuclear fields. We also endorse the continuation of efforts and the consideration of all proposals submitted for the peaceful utilization of atomic energy.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)
“The preamble to the United Nations Charter and Chapter XI of the Charter deal extensively with peace, justice, human rights and dignity and the right of peoples to exercise their fundamental right of self-determination. The delegations from different countries, year after year, have contributed to the literature of the United Nations on these subjects, and we do not intend to add to that great literature. Indeed it would not be possible to make an original contribution. But if we are serious about a change in international relations, then such words as “peace,” “equality,” “liberty,” “freedom,” “self-determination” and “justice” must be given their full intrinsic values, and not merely used to disguise motives of cupidity and selfishness.”
1956-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 11 (1956)