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“The people of Togo once again reaffirm their total and unfailing support for the young republic of Guinea-Bissau and all the liberation movements recognized by OAU. 188. We cannot pass over in silence the problem of what is called Spanish Sahara. This territory must be liberated pursuant to the relevant resolutions of OAU and of the General Assembly. We are happy to note that sister States concerned by the situation in this Territory have taken a common stand vis-a-vis the colonial Power by advocating recourse to the International Court of Justice for the purpose of receiving an advisory opinion. 189.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The Togolese, united in the Assembly of the Togolese people behind their Chief, General Gnassingbe Eyadema, must also warmly welcome the hard- won independence of the glorious fraternal people of Guinea-Bissau and pay a solemn and worthy tribute to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the colonial territories for the cause of liberty, in particular Amilcar Cabral, Secretary-General of the Partido Africano da Independencia da Guine e Cabo Verde [PAIGC], and Mondlane, President of the Frente de Libertagao de Mozambique [FRELIMO], both the victims of cowardly assassinations. We also wish to express our gratification at the agreement in Mozambique -and await the turn of Angola between FRELIMO and the Portuguese Administration with a view to the early accession to independence of that Territory.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“This is how the international situation appears to us, particularly in Africa where the liberation movements in the former Portuguese possessions have succeeded in shaking the very foundation of the regime which oppressed them. Today, Portugal, its back to the wall as a result of the irreversible process of history, is conceding, thanks to the lucidity and courage of its new leaders, the need for a political solution totally in keeping with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. 187.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Accordingly, the world is becoming more and more aware of the obvious fact of the interdependence of nations and of the need for establishing a less iniquitous world economic system which will be more egalitarian and more human. Furthermore, we see everywhere that the forces of progress, justice and peace have won many victories over the forces of evil and oppression. It is clear now that, giving way before the defeats inflicted by the dominated peoples, and in the face of the intensification of the national liberation struggles, colonialism, neo-colonialism and imperialism, unmasked and revealed in their most iniquitous deeds, are now finally realizing that their time ha*> passed. 186.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We, the so- called countries of the third world, particularly in Africa, endorse these ideals, and that is why we intend to strive relentlessly to maintain international peace and security, to develop social progress and to establish justice and human dignity. 185. This last year the situation in the world has undergone profound change. In some cases it is still too early to appreciate the scope of the changes. But one thing is certain, we are entering a new era in which ideas previously held to be false are being accepted and becoming established in the international community, while others once thought to be axiomatic should now be rethought, or even abandoned as outmoded.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Since the creation of the United Nations to this day, the number of Member States has constantly grown from session to session. We should like to welcome Grenada, the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Guinea-Bissau to the United Nations family. 184. The earnest desire of newly independent States to join the United Nations contrasts strikingly with the criticisms to which its operations give rise. But this is understandable when one realizes that for a young nation, membership in the United Nations is not only felt as a symbol of its succession to national sovereignty, but also, and above all, as a guarantee that it can participate more actively in the affairs of the community of nations and in the achievement of the noble ideals of that community.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Yes, he is one of those who have a passion for justice and who are able to put their heart and their talents at the service of a cause which they believe to be the noblest of alt. We would like to state here how proud and reassured Africa feels at seeing one if its best sons become President of the General Assembly. 182. Permit me also to say to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, how grateful we are for the dynamic and effective action he has undertaken in his three years as the head of the Organization. We are aware of the difficulties he faces and also* of the tenacity with which he confronts them. We also appreciate his sense of initiative and we are assured that the fertile imagination he has demonstrated in the past in guiding the Organization is a guarantee of future success. 183.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“It was then strengthened during the difficult years of the struggle for the emancipation of his country, so that subsequently, attending to many matters and many people without losing sight of principles, he rose to full stature as a statesman. 181. The third world and even the international community will not soon forget the decisive role which he played at the third session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, held at Santiago, Chile, in 1972, at the Fourth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries in Algiers in 1973 and also at the sixth special session of the General Assembly. It has been often said of the President that he is a man of passion.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The heavy responsibility of conducting the proceedings of the General Assembly, assumed in such an exemplary fashion and with such remarkable mastery and outstanding distinction by the distinguished former President of the Assembly, Mr. Leopoldo Benites, now devolves upon Mr. Bouteflika. In associating myself with previous speakers, I should like to express to him on behalf of my delegation our warmest congratulations upon his election. His experience in international affairs, imbued With a spirit of nationalism at once intransigent, clear and open- minded, derives from his experience in the Algerian resistance.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“For this dream to become a reality, all that is needed is the will and the spirit of solidarity, whose virtues everyone is so prone to acknowledge, of States in our community, particularly those whose wealth and power impose upon them special responsibilities for the maintenance of peace. But it is not necessary to succeed to persevere, according to a famous adage. But to persevere we must first begin. In other words, we must want change in order to achieve a more just and prosperous world for all.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“In our view this fund should be based on voluntary contributions and should be supported by taxes on the polluting industries. The wealthy countries must defray the cost of the protection of their environment and help the poor countries in their struggle against such problems while at the same time they should not reduce the assistance they provide. 96. The fundamental objectives provided for within the framework of the Second Development Decade will not be effectively achieved except through concerted action which, if effectively carried out, will undoubtedly contribute to the consolidation of international peace and the establishment of a new economic order. 97. This new economic order is but an element in the new order that all countries, each year in this Assembly, call for with all their strength.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“However, these dangers inherent in scientific and technological progress must not prevent or delay the industrial development of our countries. 94. The fundamental principles enunciated in the Declaration of the Conference and in the various resolutions adopted at that Conference are such as to serve as the basis for the preparation of adequate international measures, in conformity with the United Nations Charter and respect for human rights, with a view to helping the developing countries to take advantage of the industrialization possibilities they are offered while minimizing the risks of degradation of the environment. 95. My delegation approves the idea of the creation of an international institution and of a special Environment Fund.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“My delegation could not fail to mention the results of the important United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm last June. We must become fully aware of the gravity of the problems posed by industrial pollution and recognize that it is one of the greatest scourges of modern times. But we must recognize that there is no greater pollution than the poverty, malnutrition, disease, racism, and so on, threatening the environment and two-thirds of mankind. 92. To national and temporary solutions, which perforce are insufficient and inoperative, we must prefer solutions at the world level. 93. We have no doubt that the serious problems of the environment with which we are at present confronted are the inevitable consequences of economic growth.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“My country is gratified at the efforts of UNCTAD to help the least developed among the developing countries. The identification of these countries, we know, is no easy task. The Trade and Development Board has taken a decisive step by preparing a list of countries forming a nucleus. Continuing efforts must be made in order to define such criteria more clearly and to analyze them with greater objectivity and justice, while taking into account all the significant factors of under-development. We believe it necessary no longer to overlook the dynamic character of the life of States and to proceed to periodic stock-taking within the framework of the International Development Strategy. Only flexibility will ensure equity in this area. 91.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We believe, as advocated by UNCTAD, that the new monetary system should, in the interest of the developing countries, help to create conditions in which the export trade of the developing countries could expand and diversify; could take into account a transfer of resources in an amount equivalent to that mentioned in the International Development Strategy, namely 1 per cent of the national gross product, and could include financial assistance abroad, the modalities of which could be established on the occasion of the restructuring of the system. 89. We reaffirm that it is through concerted international action, which would take into account the interests of all Member States and more especially those of the poorer countries in the international community, that an equitable and lasting solution could be found. 90.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Now that it would appear that all the technical conditions for an agreement exist, we address a pressing appeal to the consumer countries to show sufficient political will in order to arrive, as soon as possible, at the conclusion of an arrangement that will take into account the vital interests of the producer countries by guaranteeing to them a just, remunerative and stable price. 88. The recent monetary crisis which created so much disruption throughout the world shows, if need be, the urgent necessity of reforming the international monetary system.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Our agricultural primary commodities encounter difficulties of every kind on the international market: marketing difficulties, instability of prices, competition from synthetics, and so on. Yet it is from these products that our countries draw their main resources. 87. It is high time for the international community seriously to tackle this problem, the solution of which is becoming urgent. For nine years the cocoa-producing countries have been awaiting the outcome of negotiations that should lead to the conclusion of an international cocoa agreement. In my country's economy this product holds a very important place, and the nefarious effects of its price fluctuations on our budgetary earnings can be readily understood.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Such an attitude is incompatible with the decision taken by those countries within the framework of the Second Development Decade. It is true that actually those countries, instead of subscribing to firm commitments, rather gave their marked preference to recommendations formulated in vague terms, without obligations or sanctions, as if to disengage themselves of any responsibility in a matter with which they no longer felt concerned. It is therefore not surprising that the poor or unfavorable treatment that the developed countries persist in imposing on our primary commodities on the world market contributes to a large degree to the continued deterioration in the terms of trade, thus depriving us of substantial export earnings indispensable for the balanced development of our economies.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“In fact, those countries were convinced that in the course of that important meeting the developed countries at long last would become aware of their responsibilities and would help them find appropriate solutions to their multiple development problems. 85. Once again, we must express our bitter disappointment at the results of the third session. Neither at New Delhi in 1968 nor at Santiago in 1972 were the developed countries willing to give proof of that indispensable solidarity that should normally bind the members of our international community, as laid down in tKe Charter of our Organization. Once again they regarded our just claims as mere children's whims and refused to grant any concession likely to offer the beginning of a solution to our economic difficulties. 86.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“True, some very minor progress in 1968 can be credited to the second session of UNCTAD. But we must also acknowledge that in the absence of an international policy likely in the long run to improve the export earnings of the developing countries, the latter have registered only negative results as regards the expansion of their exports. Further still, last year's monetary crisis very seriously disrupted our already precarious economies, compelling us thus to assume the consequences of a situation for which we were in no way responsible. 84. The prospects of the third session of UNCTAD awakened in the poorer countries the hopes of which we are all aware.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“That is why we most strongly demand the convening, as soon as possible, of a world conference on this burning question, because the race in engines of death not only threatens world peace, but also uselessly deprives a large part of mankind of greater assistance for development. 81. At the beginning of the Second United Nations Development Decade, the major preoccupation of the developing world is still its economic development. Certain preliminary signs lead us to anticipate the possible failure of the main objectives embodied in the International Development Strategy for the Second Development Decade. 82. The first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTADJ, held in Geneva in 1964, defined great possibilities for action which aroused great and genuine hopes in our countries. 83.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“It is, however, to be hoped that common sense and realism will prevail in the end and that the racists of South Africa will understand that peace is not nurtured by continued expedients. 79. As regards Rhodesia, we are happy at the decision recently taken by the International Olympic Committee to refuse to allow that country to participate in the games in Munich, which we believe is in keeping both with the resolutions of our Organization and of the OAU. This irrefutably demonstrates that the loyal application by Member States of the sanctions promulgated against that country would represent an important step forward towards the solution of the Rhodesian problem. 80. My Government attaches great importance to the problem of disarmament. World peace and security cannot be safeguarded so long as controlled disarmament is not achieved.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“The last Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity [OAU], held in Rabat from 12 to 15 June 1972, abundantly showed, if need be, our unremitting determination to do so. 78. The problem of racism in Rhodesia and South Africa still constitutes a serious preoccupation for our Organization. In this connexion we must applaud the happy initiative taken this year by our Secretary-General. While the results achieved are not yet those we desire, we are nevertheless in duty bound to recognize that that mission was not entirely negative. Nevertheless, we must not be excessively optimistic, because the country of apartheid, which has not renounced an iota of its racist philosophy, has never taken much notice of the resolutions of our Assembly and shows an arrogant and absurd contempt for world public opinion.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“It is regrettable to note that, despite the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples of 14 December 1960 [resolution 1514 (XV)], Portugal continues to subject the peoples of Mozambique, Angola and Guinea (Bissau) to barbarous, racist and anachronistic occupation. With the complicity of certain Member States which claim to be friends of Africa, that under-developed country finds the means and has the audacity to attack and violate the territorial integrity of certain African States. We, the African countries, are resolved to provide the freedom fighters with the necessary moral and material aid to rid our continent of the scourge of Portuguese colonial domination.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Our Organization must no longer remain aloof from this problem; it must encourage and support every attempt at a settlement inasmuch as it is, unfortunately, powerless to impose a cessation of hostilities. We are convinced that pressure from this Organization and from world public opinion in the long run will be a factor of peace in the IndoChinese peninsula. 77. The position of my Government with regard to the problem of decolonization has not changed. Togo unreservedly supports the struggle of Territories still under foreign domination to shake off the colonial yoke.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“In their effort to find an agreement the two Koreas may rest assured of the support and sympathy of Togo. We must keep in mind the idea that divided peoples will always seek at any price to restore the links that history has created between them and that fortuitous events have broken. 76. As regards the Far East, we must not overlook the fact that at this time whole peoples live in conditions comparable to those of the Second World War. We must make an effort to awaken from our torpor, from our guilty indifference in the face of the VietNamese problem. Thousands of innocent people are subjected to a cruel, merciless war, to deadly and indiscriminate bombardments.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Agreement is the basis of the policy of His Excellency General Etienne Eyadema, President of the Togolese Republic, to which all the Togolese people in good faith pay a deserved tribute and which today enables them to enjoy in newly found peace the virtues of unity and spiritual reconciliation. That is why we wish here publicly to congratulate Chancellor Willy Brandt on his resolute policy of detente in Europe and of rapprochement towards his brothers in Eastern Germany, a policy to which the whole world unanimously paid a tribute by conferring on him the Nobel Peace Prize. 75. We also rejoice at the attempt recently undertaken by the two Koreas to endeavor to solve their problems themselves. It is the duty of our Assembly to help to create favorable conditions for the reunification of that painfully divided country.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“To us the return to peace requires the honest implementation of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). We demand for each State in the area concerned the recognition and respect of its sovereignty and its territorial integrity. We believe that the will recently manifested by the Arab Republic of Egypt, which led to a certain military disengagement by that country, makes possible a compromise solution in the near future, and we sincerely hope that soon Arabs and Jews may coexist in peace in that part of the world. 74. We are especially appreciative of any attempt which seeks through dialog to smooth over the difficulties between the countries.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“For many years in fact our Organization has been confronted with the same difficulties, the majority of which have not been satisfactorily solved, on account of the lack of the necessary spirit of sincere co-operation and political will. Must we henceforward infer that each year the sessions of the General Assembly will be no more than constant failures and oratory of the highest moral standing with no greater significance than the words of Cassandra? The consideration of questions which for many years have been on the agenda of our sessions provides some foundation for these apprehensions. 73. As regards the Middle East drama, the reciprocal attachment of Togo to both the Arab countries and Israel incites us to desire for that region a just and durable peace.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We have the feeling that these real and disquieting difficulties cannot be solved unless all the nations represented here work as a united family. In this connexion, the restoration of China's rights in our community during the last session constituted an outstanding event and a realistic approach to the solutions we seek. The cause of peace cannot be defended effectively without realism, nor rendered a lasting service without justice. Therefore it is desirable to adopt the same mental attitude towards the other problems unfortunately, very numerous because any other approach, such as the one that prevailed until then, could only lead to a stalemate. 72.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“I could not fail to mention the eminent role played by our former Secretary-General, U Thant, who has left the powerful imprint of his personality on the life of our community. With respect to his successor, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, his designation by the twenty-sixth session was an inspiration which we applaud. 70. Since our new Secretary-General took over his functions we have had only reason to congratulate ourselves on the considerable qualities of which he has given proof. His spirit of initiative, his courage and his devotion to the cause of peace are a guarantee of renewed faith in our Organization, which at present is suffering from a crisis of confidence and whose difficulties escape no one. 71.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“May I be permitted first of all to express to the outgoing President, Mr. Adam Malik, our deep appreciation of the tact, the courtesy and the skill with which he conducted the work of the twenty-sixth session of the General Assembly. May we also assure him that he has our fullest admiration and best wishes. 68. I should like now to address to our President the warmest congratulations of the Togolese delegation upon his brilliant election to the presidency of this session. No one doubts that his intellectual qualities, his vast experience in international affairs and his profound attachment to the cause of our Organization carried much weight with this Assembly when it made its choice. 69.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“This cannot be achieved unless, in our so-called consumer society of intemperate selfishness, development is regarded as an instrument in the service of man and of all men. Man is ever at the center of the systems of philosophy prevailing in all parts of the world. It would be reassuring if, in their daily activities, in the day-to-day exercise of their heavy responsibilities, statesmen were to keep in mind what Albert Camus rightly and most aptly observed, namely that "unless men can refer to a common set of values, recognized by all anJ every one, then man will become incomprehensible to man". Let us meditate on that thought.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“My Government therefore wishes to pay a tribute to the countries of the European Economic Community, particularly to France and the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as the United Nations Development Program and the specialized agencies of the United Nations, especially the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and others, all of which have been unsparing in their efforts to assist us in overcoming hunger, poverty and ignorance. 113. We sincerely hope that many other countries will follow suit and help us to become real "developing" countries not, as an eminent economist rightly but humorously remarked, "under-developing" countries.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“But that take-off cannot be achieved under favorable conditions unless the wealthy countries give up their arbitrary fixing of prices for our raw materials and for their manufactured products; unless they stop their unbridled competition with our commodities by means of reprehensible trade practices; unless they realize that international peace must of necessity proceed from a fair distribution of goods and an equitable remuneration for our efforts. For after all, as Secretary-General U Thant emphasized during the United Nations Day celebration in 1969, "we all belong to the same human race". 112. It would be unfair to end my statement on an unduly pessimistic note.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Tied in with this, Togolese national production, in the course of our first five-year plan, achieved remarkable growth, thanks to State intervention which, by itself and through public organizations, invested close to 10,000 million CFA francs. Agricultural production, the basic strength of our economy since it represents 44.5 per cent of our gross national product, is constantly on the rise. This key sector has an aw rage annual growth rate of 9 per cent. 111. As will be observed, the Togolese economy has succeeded in crossing the difficult shoals of balances: we are at present at the cross-roads and in search of the indispensable ways and means for our economic take-off.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“On the contrary, we are more than ever resolved to continue the struggle against under-development so as to create the basis for our genuine economic independence. 108. Since 1967, the year in which political stability was restored in Togo, some remarkable achievements have placed our country genuinely on the road to progress, thanks to the tireless efforts of our young and dynamic Head of State, General Etienne Eyadema, and to the valuable assistance of friendly countries. 109. From 1966 to 1971, the total budget of Togo rose by almost 70 per cent. Our balance of payments in 1968 showed a surplus of 795 million CFA francs; that of 1969, a surplus of 3,700 million CFA francs. During the same period, the rate of coverage of our imports by our exports rose from 60 per cent in 1965 to 85 per cent in 1970. 110.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Some will think that we want to see the first results of the Second Development Decade in no time at all. To them we would reply that we really are in a hurry to lead our countries out of their economic slump. 106. Now we bitterly note that the assistance of the wealthy countries to Africa remained stagnant from. 1960 to 1967, and then declined from 1968 to the present. 107. Parallel to this, we are anguished at the decline in the prices of our basic commodities while the prices of manufactured products from the rich countries continue to rise, and we agree with the view that the deterioration in the terms of trade is the greatest economic scandal of the century. Nevertheless, our disenchantment with all these accumulated injustices and the persistence of the systematic exploitation of the poor by the rich fail to plunge us into despair.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“102. Unfortunately, tills Strategy, like those which are to come, will remain a dead letter; it will at most constitute a declaration of intent whereby the industrialized countries will continue to widen a little more the gap which divides them from the young non-industrialized States. 103. Hie caution and reservations contained in resolution 2626 (XXV) on the new Strategy, as well as the evolution of the world economic situation in 1971, are in themselves sufficient to allow us to see clearly that die third world has once again been taken in. 104. Furthermore, the concerted action advocated in the new Strategy has political implications; it would accordingly be difficult to determine the attitude of each Government taken separately. 105.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“And yet, the new International Development Strategy, adopted last year [resolution 2626 (XXV)J, should make it possible for the poor countries, through economic and social development and progress, to ensure for their populations a minimum standard of living compatible with human dignity. 101. In fact, this Strategy provides inter alia that these countries will, energetically mobilize their resources and financial means with a view to their development during the 1970s; that the developed countries will endeavor to carry out by 1972 a net annual transfer of resources of at least 1 per cent of their gross national product, so as to enable the underdeveloped countries to attain an average annual growth rate o*' their gross national product of 6 per cent; and that international agreements on the most important commodities will be concluded.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Furthermore, the problem regarding the stabilization of prices for raw materials must cease resembling a sea serpent to become a meticulously studied reality, one likely to lead to a speedy solution acceptable to the developing countries. 98. Finally, international assistance must no longer be considered by the rich countries as a privilege which may lightly be renounced in case of need; it must become a pressing obligation for all, in the name of human solidarity and dignity. 99. Despite our faith in real international co-operation, all of that does not allow us to augur a better future for us, the poor countries, at least for tire 1970s. 100.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Thus we are faced with new and serious difficulties at a time when international public aid, instead of rising to attain the targets set by the highest international authorities, is constantly reduced. Faced with this situation, characterized essentially by a toning down in international solidarity, our countries cannot remain indifferent for long. 96. The reestablishment of an international monetary order based on the principles of justice and equity must be sought as a matter of extreme urgency and with the full and complete participation of the poor countries. The quest for. a solution in this field cannot be the exclusive domain of the great Powers because the international monetary order concerns us all. 97.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“The decisions taken in the last months by the rich countries floating currencies, protectionist measures of all kinds-were taken without much regard for the economies of the developing countries; purely national interests have guided the promoters of these policies. But the developing countries are aware that they will be the first victims of such measures. They fear that the world has once again entered the era of protectionism, of trade and monetary war, of restrictive practices which characterized the 1930s and led to a considerable contraction in international trade. 94. Who would stand to suffer most from a decline in international trade, if not our countries which by nature are destined to export their primary goods on the world market? 95.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“On the eve of the Second Development Decade, allow me to express once again the concern of my Government at the increasingly pronounced deterioration of the economic situation in the world: deterioration in terms of trade, an international monetary crisis, a substantial reduction in the aid of the "have" countries to the developing countries, etc. 91. The present economic situation creates enormous problems for the developing countries. 92. The international monetary crisis, for example, by introducing the most total confusion in the exchange market., gravely jeopardizes the already meager chances of the developing countries, which are struggling to narrow the ever widening gap between their economies and those of the rich countries. 93.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“This is why we most sincerely hope that the relations of trust which are beginning to be established between the Federal Republic of Germany and the countries of Eastern Europe particularly because of the recent Germ l-Soviet treaty and the German-Polish treaty will create the best psychological conditions for a rapprochement between all Germans. 89. To go on now to the crucial problem of underdevelopment, I cannot forget that the delegation of Togo last year stressed that we were disappointed with the insignificant results obtained in the First United Nations Development Decade and this despite all the resolutions and recommendations adopted by our Assembly since 1960. 90.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“One may indeed wonder what would be the use of a dialog with Pretoria if the latter continues to flaunt its utter contempt for the black population for which it does not recognize even the most elementary human dignity. But no one would have the temerity to claim that he possesses a monopoly of truth in this area, and all opinions without exception, provided they are sincere, should be heard and respected. It is only in this way that an equitable solution can be found to this tragedy of inequity. 88. I would not wish to close this chapter without expressing the feeling of my delegation with regard to the German problem, which is of the greatest concern to my country because of the ancient bonds of affection woven by history. These bonds mean that the legitimate concerns of the German people are also ours.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“It is high time for the international community to follow a minimum ethical standard; otherwise it will wither away. 86. In this connexion the problem of South Africa remains one of the concerns of our Organization and its Member States, This is why we have for some time been witnesses to heated debates on the question of determining whether, in order to induce the apartheid country to revise its policy, force has to be used, particularly by giving assistance to the liberation movements, or "whether we should have a dialog with Pretoria. On this point the position of my Government is perfectly clear: a dialog with South Africa is only possible if the white minority previously agrees to a dialog with the black majority. 87.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“South Africa continues to occupy with impunity the Territory of Namibia, in spite of the relevant resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, and persists in refusing admission to that Territory to envoys of the United Nations. 85. Another example of a racist regime that is equally dismal is that of Salisbury, which also continues to defy international opinion and seems to become more entrenched as time goes by. How could it be otherwise, since the countries which alone can give a minimum of effectiveness to the United Nations resolutions are.the very ones violating these rules, despite the lofty moral declarations of intent, although it is touch and go whether they : re Pharisees or cynics.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“My delegation wishes to reiterate from this same rostrum our position of the twenty-fifth session, in particular, that military aid and economic support of the countries friendly to Portugal must cease, and that international organizations, and the United Nations in particular, should resolutely decide to isolate Portugal as long as it scorns the elementary rules of human rights and the fundamental principle of the freedom of peoples to self-determination as provided for in the Charter. 84. Another humiliation inflicted on Africa is the odious practice of apartheid, an abject racism erected by the authorities of Pretoria into a system of government and extended to Namibia in total defiance of resolutions of the international Organization.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Here too, since the last session of the General Assembly no progress has been recorded. On the contrary, Portugal unceasingly and inexorably pursues, but also with a certain risk of a burning failure, its anachronistic war of reconquest, sowing destruction and death everywhere, in Guinea (Bissau), Angola and Mozambique, and carrying criminal effrontery to the extent of attacking brotherly countries such as Senegal, Guinea and Zambia, encouraged because of the powerlessness of our Organization to apply the sanctions provided for under the Charter.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)