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“One of the most important tasks of the United Nations in the period to come is, as I see it, to engage Member States in safeguarding the environment, in improving management of the earth's resources, in developing a resource-preserving technology based on renewable resources and in achieving their reasonable and equitable distribution. A part of this task must be the development of global co-operation on energy. 34. The problems which spring from the inequitable relations between North and South, between industrial and developing countries, have formed the subject of several important negotiations during the past years. Important international negotiations are now in progress or are pending in many vital sectors. These include the trade sector, with major multilateral trade talks under the aegis of GATT.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Nuclear power entails special problems and risks and is also based on a primary product of limited existence. The fertility of the earth cannot meet ever-growing demands. If we permit continued land erosion and continue polluting air, water and soil, the situation will rapidly become even more serious. It is therefore necessary that we-primarily the rich countries-learn to economize resources and to take into account the ecological consequences of our activities. We must learn to use without using up, to recycle raw materials instead of piling up growing mountains of waste products. 32. At the same time, the poor countries must be given scope for increased consumption. 33.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The right of all human beings to meaningful employment and the satisfaction of their basic material needs are other human rights. We are aware that these rights are also still denied to a large segment of the world population. The number of unemployed and underemployed is continuously increasing. More than 1 billion people now live in conditions below the subsistence level. The possibilities to secure reasonable material living conditions for all depend on the capacity of our earth to provide the resources needed, and on our own ability to distribute those resources equitably The future supply of a large number of primary products which play a key -role in our economic life is in question We have become acutely aware that oil, one of our most important primary products, will already become increasingly scarce within only a decade or two.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Ever since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Sweden has worked to convert separate articles of the Declaration into binding international conventions. Thus, we find it encouraging that the two International Covenants on Human Rights-one on civil and political rights and its Optional Protocol, the other on economic, social and cultural rights have entered into force. However, to attain the objectives of the Covenants, efficient implementation machinery is necessary. So far, only a small number of countries have accepted the competence of the Human Rights Committee to consider allegations by an individual or a country that a State has violated his or her human rights. We strongly urge all countries that have not already done so to accept the competence of the Human Rights Committee in this field. 31.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“These outrageous manifestations of distorted minds demonstrate the importance of the work being carried out in the United Nations to prevent terrorism. 28. Several important tasks await the General Assembly this autumn. We must increase our efforts to strengthen safeguards against torture. The 1975 declaration on this subject was a step forward, although its practical consequences have as yet not been very significant. A legally binding convention must be our goal. 29. At the last session of the General Assembly Sweden raised the question of the treatment of persons imprisoned for their political convictions. Our proposal, which has gamed widespread support, will be considered at this session. We shall work to have a resolution adopted now 30.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Our efforts to achieve peace and security must also comprise action against all kinds of internal oppression We strongly condemn all forms of persecution of people on account of their political or religious convictions, race or ethnic identity, wherever this persecution may be practised During the past year we have had occasion in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, in government statements and in bilateral contacts, to denounce the policies of a number of Governments in this respect Sweden will continue to give unrelenting support to the struggle for human rights. 27. We have all seen how terror can be used by individuals Acts such as those that have recently taken place in the Federal Republic of Germany must be met with the condemnation of the world community.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The United Nations must be given sufficient means to enable it effectively to play its important role in the continued efforts towards disarmament. 25. The Diplomatic Conference on the Reaffirmation and Development of International Humanitarian Law Applicable in Armed Conflicts was concluded in June this year after making important progress. It is now essential to redouble our efforts in this field. The aim must be a definite prohibition or restriction on the use of certain conventional weapons that are excessively injurious. 26.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“This is a grotesque misuse of human and material resources. It can be compared with the $15 billion that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries provided for development assistance during that same year. The Nordic countries have proposed that the special session initiate an urgent and in-depth study of the possibility of transferring the resources released through disarmament measures to economic and social development programmes, primarily in the developing countries. Our objective is that this work should result in international as well as national action. 24. It is imperative that the special session achieve real progress towards disarmament. The results must be lasting and be followed by further steps. Sweden is in favour of a second special session being convened after a period of three to five years.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Swedish Government will continue to work hard to this end. 21. Nuclear power as a source of energy raises special problems. One of them is the risk that the dissemination of nuclear technology can facilitate nuclear-weapons development. This problem is receiving increasing international recognition. The Swedish Government therefore continues to work for broader support for the Treaty on the Nuclear Weapons and for the strengthening of the IAEA system of safeguards. 22. The rapid technological development in conventional armaments and the proliferation of increasingly sophisticated weapons is alarming. Sufficient attention must be given to this question during the special session to be held in 1978 on disarmament. 23. According to conservative estimates, military expenditures amounted to between $350 billion and $400 billion in 1976.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Swedish Government expects significant and concrete results concerning a comprehensive test ban treaty. It is important that the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament in Geneva should begin negotiations on this matter as soon as possible. 20. A comprehensive nuclear test ban would be a sign that the super-Powers had begun a process towards nuclear disarmament. A comprehensive test ban is at the same time an important element in the efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to new States. It affects the security of both nuclear-weapon and non-nuclear-weapon States, of developing as well as industrialized countries. All have a common interest in co-operating in order to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons or nuclear devices, the consequences of which could be truly disastrous.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Swedish Government is deeply concerned by every development in the armaments field that could constitute a directly destabilizing factor. It is also obvious that a reversal of the present trend in the arms race of the super-Powers is a basic condition for progress in disarmament efforts. The neutron weapon is unacceptable to us. So are all other nuclear weapons. 18. International negotiating efforts in the field of disarmament have been intensified as a result of the decision to convene next spring a special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament. That session will present a unique opportunity to open a new and fruitful phase in the work of disarmament. It is an opportunity that we must not miss. 19. Questions concerning nuclear weapons should, of course, be given the highest priority at the session.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“There is a risk that results achieved in the disarmament negotiations will be overtaken by the creation of new weapons systems. The super-Powers, themselves, have been among the first to claim that the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) are a vital component of the process of detente. I wish to underline the importance which the Swedish Government attaches to rapid concrete progress towards an agreement at the second round of SALT talks and the subsequent opening of the third round with a view to reaching mutual security at a lower level of armaments. 17. In this context, I want to recall the present international debate on the neutron weapon, which is the latest example of the consequences of the development of technical weapons carried out by the super-Powers.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“I appeal to the Government of Israel to abandon these measures, which are contrary to the principles of the Security Council's resolutions and which place additional obstacles in the way of a negotiated peace. Another prerequisite for a solution is a clear recognition by the representatives of the Palestinians of Israel's right to exist. Unless agreement is reached we risk a new war with terrible suffering to the peoples concerned. A new war would also threaten to involve the great Powers and thus jeopardize international peace and security. 16. The nuclear arms race continues. The accelerating development of military technology causes the superpowers to seek mutual security at a steadily rising and increasingly dangerous level of armaments.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The principle that acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible must be respected. Furthermore, provision has to be made for the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian Arabs, including the right to establish a State of their own which lives in peace side by side with Israel. It is essential that negotiations for a peaceful solution be opened as soon as possible. The Palestinians should be assured of participation in those negotiations. 15. Israel's policy in regard to settlements in occupied territories has added to the difficulties in the search for a solution. Sweden has consistently opposed that policy as being illegal and as complicating withdrawal from occupied territories.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Smith regime's hard- headed resistance to real majority rule, backed up by South Africa, should be met with broadened international sanctions. At the same time it should be quite clear that a solution in Namibia and Zimbabwe will in no way lead to a relaxation of the world community's attitude towards apartheid in South Africa. International pressures on the apartheid regime must be maintained and intensified. 14. In the Middle East, efforts are again under way to achieve a peaceful and lasting settlement. As so often before, progress is frustratingly slow. The Swedish Government maintains the view that a solution must be based on resolutions 242(1967) and 338 (1973) of the Security Council. Israel and all other States in the area are entitled to their existence and integrity within secure and recognized borders.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The South West Africa People's Organization [SWAPO] is playing a leading part in the efforts to secure an independent and unified Namibia, and any agreement must be supported by that movement. SWAPO must also be given full opportunities of working freely in the country and of mobilizing its extensive popular following there. The United Nations will have an important and difficult task to perform during the transition to independence. We have declared our readiness to offer our services within the framework of the United Nations with a view to facilitating a peaceful transition. 13. The Anglo-American efforts to negotiate a settlement on Rhodesia encounter great difficulties, due above all to the vain hopes entertained by the leaders in Salisbury of perpetuating their minority rule by means of such tricks as a so-called internal solution .”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Negotiations are under way regarding both these Territories and we note with satisfaction the commitment made by a number of leading States in this matter. 12. The task in Namibia is to make possible the free elections under United Nations supervision and control envisaged in resolution 385 (1976) of the Security Council. Although the parties would seem to have come closer to an agreement as to how this process of liberation is to be carried out, South Africa is still utilizing its illegal rule in an attempt to retain influence. The Pretoria regime must realize that the only alternative to giving up control through a negotiated settlement is international sanctions and an escalation of the armed liberation struggle.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Security Council, therefore, should impose sanctions to eliminate that threat.' We have, as a first step, proposed that the recommendation already adopted by the Security Council calling for the discontinuation of all arms shipments to South Africa be broadened and transformed into a binding decision. Sweden has also proposed further steps, including measures against new foreign investments in South Africa and Namibia. Measures of this kind have already been unilaterally taken by the Swedish Government, and plans are being considered for their reinforcement. 11. Another reason for the international tension in the area is South Africa's illegal occupation of Namibia and its support of the rebel regime in Rhodesia.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The majority of the people is denied every possibility of political expression and participation. It is understandable that the liberation movements of southern Africa, in their despair, finally have seen no alternative to armed struggle. 9. The United Nations was created to solve international conflicts by peaceful means. We must try to make it possible to achieve majority rule in southern Africa with a minimum of violence. Here the United Nations has a dual responsibility: one is to contribute to the abolishment of apartheid as soon as possible; the other is to try to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population which always follows a long liberation struggle. 10. We consider the present situation in South Africa to be a threat to international peace.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“It differs from other manifestations of evil and injustice in the world, for in South Africa oppression has been legalized; it is written into the country's constitution and permeates the entire fabric of society. A minority has created a system based on the idea of its own racial superiority serving to suppress the majority. Let us not forget that the United Nations was born in the struggle against a system which was obsessed by a similar idea. The undoing of apartheid must be a central obligation of the world community. To follow passively developments there is to become, in a sense, an accomplice of the present policy of an oppressive regime. 8. Every form of black African protest in South Africa, Namibia and Rhodesia has been brutally crushed.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“These are our guidelines as we face up to such problems as injustice in southern Africa, the unequal relationship between rich and poor countries, or the plundering and misuse of the resources with which nature has provided us. 6. In Steven Biko the South African people has a new martyr whose death is yet another reminder that racism in southern Africa remains a festering sore in our international society. Developments in southern Africa are important -not only to those who live there. They are of crucial importance for the relations between free Africa and the rest of the world, as well as for international detente in general. 7. Apartheid is unique.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“As this session of the General Assembly opens, it is also a particular satisfaction for us to be able to welcome two new Members to our Organization: the Republic of Djibouti and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, whose admission we have so strongly and actively supported, both in this Assembly and during our years in the Security Council. 5. When I addressed the General Assembly for the first time last year, I had special reasons to say a few words about the general guidelines of Swedish foreign policy. The foundation of that policy is neutrality. In our country we are united in the view that we should use our neutral position to pursue an active, independent and progressive foreign policy characterized by global solidarity and respect for the equal rights of all human beings.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“1. Mr. President, it is a particular pleasure for me to extend to you our warm congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of this session of the General Assembly. Your election to this high office is a tribute to you personally, to your vast diplomatic experience, and to the leading and constructive role played by Yugoslavia within the non-aligned movement and in the work of the United Nations. 2. I should also like to express my delegation's deep appreciation to Ambassador Amerasinghe, who presided over last year's session with such great distinction. 3. Our Secretary-General, Mr. Waldheim, continues to serve the world community with total dedication, and I should like to express to him our deep gratitude and to assure him of Sweden's full support for his tireless efforts. 4.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“To conclude I wish to reiterate the readiness of the Swedish Government to contribute towards making the United Nations into an organization for the broadest possible co-operation between all countries in order to promote security for human beings all over the world and to satisfy their most fundamental needs -peace, freedom, equality, and social and economic security. If we can clearly demonstrate that the United Nations serves these purposes, the world Organization will also gain the confidence of nations, of non-governmental organizations working for the principles and ideals of the United Nations, and of individual human beings all over the world. This is the only foundation on which we can base the future work of the United Nations.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The encouragement of, and co-operation in, acts of this kind is equally reprehensible. We are of the opinion that the United Nations should take an active part in combating criminal acts of this nature. The United Nations should consider the question of the treatment of men and women who, in many parts of the world, are imprisoned because they have voiced inopportune opinions. 112. We welcome the progress which has been made in Geneva towards the formulation of humanitarian rules to be applied in armed conflicts. Sweden hopes that all States will soon realize their common interest in imposing a total ban on the use of certain particularly cruel weapons, such as napalm. As the Colombo Conference also declared, negotiations on these issues must be accelerated. 113.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Above all, it is essential that contacts be established without delay for the purpose of achieving an agreed settlement. If not, the risk of new outbreaks of violence will increase, bringing again terrible suffering to the peoples concerned. 111. I have already stressed the importance that the Swedish Government attaches to the protection of human rights and freedoms as well as to the fundamental economic and social rights of all human beings and all groups in society. We shall actively combat the use of torture and other particularly abhorrent violations of human rights. Chile and South Africa are two examples present in our minds. International co-operation is also necessary to prevent the taking of hostages, the hijacking of aircraft and other similar repugnant forms of violence.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“During the past year, we have followed with deep concern the tragic civil war in Lebanon. The war means catastrophe for the population of the country. It is a forceful reminder that a comprehensive solution to the conflict in the Middle East must be found without delay. The Swedish Government holds that a settlement must be based on Security Coronal resolutions 242(1967) and 338 (1973). Israel and all other States in the area have the right to national existence and integrity within secure and recognized boundaries. The principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force must be respected. Moreover, it must be firmly established that the legitimate national interests of the Palestinian Arabs must be satisfied. This includes their right to create their own State which lives peacefully with Israel.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The white minority clings to their economic and political privileges. It is against this background that we must view the plans to establish the so-called independent homelands, in other words, the "bantustan" policy. Sweden will in no form recognize such States. We should examine whether the United Nations can assist in bringing about early negotiations between all racial groups in South Africa in order to prepare a future, free of discrimination and oppression for all South Africans for the good of the whole country. As the situation is now, we must continue our efforts in the United Nations to achieve broad consensus on measures that can bring apartheid to an end. 110. Another problem which is continuously in the forefront of the United Nations is the situation in the Middle East.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“If this demand is now met as a result of negotiations, it will be a source of great satisfaction in my country, which feels deep sympathy with the struggle of the black population for their rights. All attempts to delay the transition to majority rule increase the risk of intensified violence. 108. In Namibia, South Africa upholds its illegal rule and increases the oppression of the black majority. South Africa must now be forced to accept the solutions prescribed by the United Nations, so that Namibia can at last achieve national independence as a unitary State. SWAPO must be a principal party in the negotiations towards such solutions. 109. The abhorrent apartheid system in South Africa itself must be brought to an end. We know that every attempt towards change meets with fierce resistance.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“105. Sweden and many other States have characterized the situation in southern Africa as a threat to peace. If acceptable results cannot be attained through negotiations, the Security Council should therefore impose sanctions to eliminate the threat. In the first place, we have proposed that the recommendation already adopted by the Security Council on the cessation of all shipments of weapons to South Africa should be made mandatory. Such a measure would give effective expression to the entire international community's condemnation of South Africa's policies. 106. Furthermore, Sweden would be prepared to support realistic proposals for further measures, inter alia, a ban on new foreign investments in South Africa and Namibia. 107. The black population of Zimbabwe has waged a long struggle for its legitimate demand for majority rule.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“I also want to express the hope that Angola and Viet Nam, which have gained independence after long struggle, will very soon be granted membership and given the opportunity to take part in our work. 104. Die oppression of the black majorities in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia has rightly been condemned by the various organs of the United Nations for many years. The systematic racial discrimination practiced there is in glaring conflict with the Charter of the United Nations and is a particularly abhorrent violation of human rights and freedoms. The system can only be upheld by force and leads to continuous and escalating violence. The brutal acts of oppression in Soweto and Nyazonia this last summer testifies to the desperation of the white rulers. Sweden will increase its support to the struggle for liberation in southern Africa.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We condemn any form of persecution of men and women on account of their political or religious convictions, or their racial and ethnic background, wherever this occurs. 101. Guided by these general principles, on which there is wide consensus in Sweden, we pursue an active foreign policy. These principles will also determine the stand we take on questions discussed in the various organizations within the United Nations family. 102. Let me now give you the Swedish Government's view on some of the issues before this General Assembly. 103. Before doing so, I wish, on behalf of my Government, to extend a heartfelt welcome to the Republic of Seychelles, our newest Member in the United Nations.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Our work for equality between women and men must not be confined to isolated manifestations; it must permeate our day-to-day work within Member States as well as in the international organizations. 99. All the States Members of the United Nations have undertaken to protect human rights. This is a vital task, not only for promoting the well-being of the individual, but also for the development of friendly relations between States and for avoiding international tensions and crises. It is all the more deplorable that people all over the world still suffer under outrageous forms of degradation and violence. 100. Sweden will lend unrelenting support to the struggle against the oppression of individual human beings or groups of people.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“development of alternative sources of energy. We believe that it is essential for all of us, not least for the developing countries, to take part in such efforts. 97. Our purpose must be to bring about stable economic and social progress and promote security throughout the world. In a spirit of international solidarity, we must strive patiently and persistently towards the ultimate goal-global justice. The endeavors being made to this end within the framework of the non-aligned movement-most recently at the Fifth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held in Colombo-have our appreciation and support. 98. 1975 was International women's Year. We must ensure that the recommendations adopted by the Mexico Conference are put into practice.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Among problems requiring solution are the stabilization of commodity markets, joint responsibility for developments in the field of energy, in a global perspective taking into account the interests of all nations, reaching the United Nations target of 0.7 per cent of gross national product for official assistance to developing countries before 1980, promotion of trade between the industrialized and the developing countries and between the developing countries themselves, and alleviation of the heavy public debt burdens of the poorest countries in particular. 95. In the long-term perspective, all States will have to undertake strict management of scarce global resources and take forceful measures to protect the human environment. 96. Among other important issues to which we must devote much more attention and greater resources is th?”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“It must obviously be in the interest of the rich countries to co-operate with the developing countries in order to reduce the risk of confrontations which in the long run can endanger peace. 94. We want to see tangible results from the negotiations which are now in progress or at the planning stage in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development [UNCIAD], in the North-South dialog in Paris and in other forums.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“If it is well prepared, it would mark the beginning of a new and fruitful epoch in negotiations on this issue-ultimately a matter of the survival , of mankind. 92. Sweden will take an active part in efforts to create more equitable relations between countries at various stages of development. Our development co-operation is designed to promote social and economic justice and equality in the developing, countries. We consider that solidarity places an obligation on all the rich countries, in both East and West, to realize the ideas behind a new international economic order. Sweden will, as hitherto, consistently seek measures-at the national as well as at the international level-which can bring us closer to this .important goal. 93.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“What is more, it does nothing to bring us one step nearer the intended goal: increased military security. We have here an enormous reserve of resources which could be used for realizing a new international economic order. Everyone must recognize that there is a link between disarmament and development. 90. The role of the United Nations in the field of disarmament must be strengthened. A first step towards that goal has already been taken. 91. Sweden welcomes the idea of a special session of the General Assembly dealing with disarmament issues. Such a meeting would give all the States Members of the United Nations an opportunity to contribute to the strategy for genuine disarmament.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“It implies a demand that all the States of the world seriously consider the risks of a spread of nuclear weapons to countries that do not now possess them and shoulder the obligations motivated by these risks. If nuclear energy equipment and technology is transferred from one country to another, means must be found fully to guarantee that all nuclear energy in the recipient country be used exclusively for peaceful purposes. 89. Today, the sum of $300 billion is used annually for military purposes. The total development assistance contributed by the rich countries to the poor countries is but one fifteenth thereof. These figures point to the gigantic and tragic misuse of the material and human resources of the world, creating injustice both within and between nations.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“This is of particular importance for the small nations that wish to preserve their national independence while developing a widespread international cooperation. 88. If peace is to be stable and lasting, progress must be made towards the halting of the arms race and the reduction of armaments. Sweden will continue to make vigorous efforts to achieve results in the disarmament work of the United Nations and in other international forms. We shall pay special attention to measures designed to reduce the risk of that catastrophe for mankind, a nuclear war. This implies a demand that the nuclear-weapon Powers stop all nuclear-weapon tests and continue, in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons[resolution 2373(XXII), annex], their negotiations on effective measures towards nuclear disarmament.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Sweden will work to ensure that the policy of detente benefits all countries. It is natural for us to stress the importance of detente for the development of peaceful conditions in Europe and for increased co-operation between all European States. The Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, held in Helsinki, was an important step along this road. We shall work for the implementation of all parts of the Final Act of the conference and for the serious consideration of all possibilities for extended co-operation. 87. Support of the United Nations is a corner-stone of Swedish foreign policy. The United Nations should be an organization where all the States of the world have an opportunity to make their voices heard and to assert their rights and interests.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Before I deal with some of the important issues on the agenda of the General Assembly, I would like, in view of the recent change of Government in Sweden, to say a few words to present to you the main lines of Swedish foreign policy. 84. Sweden conducts a policy of non-participation in alliances aimed at preserving neutrality in war. This policy has the support of the entire Swedish nation. We believe that this policy enjoys the confidence and respect of other countries. It will, as hitherto, be pursued with firmness and consistency. 85. Sweden will continue close and trustful co-operation with the other Nordic countries. This co-operation is of essential importance to the individual citizen in our countries. It contributes to peace and stability in our part of the world. 86.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Permit me first to express the Swedish Government's satisfaction at your election as President of this Assembly. Not only is your election and expression of the respect in which you are held in. the international community, it also testifies to the importance of the non-aligned movement in international politics. 82. My Government also wishes to convey to the Secretary-General its appreciation of his energetic and patient efforts to further the cause of peace. We hope that the United Nations will have the privilege of enjoying his services also in the future years and I should like to assure him of my Government's full support in his important work. 83.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)