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first: 1966-09-24
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“The situation in Cyprus has not improved since last year. During the last session, I stressed in this Assembly [1422nd meeting] the need for a return to normal conditions in order to promote the search for a peaceful solution and in order to enable the Turkish community to lead a life free from threats and pressures. Despite the efforts of the United Nations authorities in Cyprus, the situation on the island is far from satisfactory, Nevertheless, in the absence of a solution, the improvement of the situation on the island remains a pressing need if we wish to prevent a worsening of the conflict. Of course, that improvement must be brought about within the framework of the prevailing situation and nothing in it should in any way prejudice an eventual solution of the problem.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Without that United Nations Force, a vacuum would immediately be created, and that state of affairs would be bound to lead to an increase in tension and to even more serious developments. It is therefore with a full appreciation of the role played by that force that I should like, on behalf of my Government, to renew my thanks to all the countries which have placed their contingents at the disposal of the United Nations and which are contributing to the voluntary financing of that Force. I must also add that we are grateful to our Secretary-General for the interest he continues to show with regard to this question and the situation on the island, as well as to his distinguished representative, Mr. Osorio-Tafall, and to the Force Commander, General Martola, who are striving unceasingly to maintain peace in Cyprus. 100.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We continue to hope that it will he possible to arrive at an agreed and equitable solution in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions. 99. The problems which continue to disturb the peace and remain unresolved unfortunately include that of Cyprus which, since 1963, has been a serious cause of tension and strife in the Mediterranean area. An unstable peace is being maintained on the island thanks to the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, which is endeavouring with skill and with limited means to prevent fighting and to ease the frictions which constantly arise between the two communities. The tragic events which have occurred in the Middle East have proved to us, if proof were needed, how much such a presence is necessary.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Any initiative aimed at bringing about a peaceful settlement to this conflict must therefore be encouraged and supported by all the Members of the United Nations, It is in that spirit that we were heartened by Mr. Goldberg's statement [1562nd meeting]. 98. Another conflict constituting a constant threat to peace in Asia is the Kashmir problem, which for twenty years has set Pakistan and India against each other, It is to be regretted that that latent conflict has for so many years prevented those two great countries from living in harmony and from uniting their efforts for the well-being of their peoples, as well as for the consolidation of peace in Asia. We devoutly hope that wisdom and common sense may triumph, and that an area of agreement may be found so that this conflict separating the two countries can be brought to an end.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The various initiatives taken with a view to finding a common area of agreement for the opening of negotiations have not, unfortunately, met with success. But that situation must not dishearten those who wish to see an end to that tragic war, which has already gone on far too long. We must not forget that the war is by no means helping to solve the problem. It may, on the contrary, set off a general conflagration whose outcome would he difficult to foresee. If mankind is to be saved from such a peril, every effort must be made to bring the parties concerned to the conference table. Indeed, experience in recent years has shown that the only way to break out of the vicious circle created in Viet-Nam is to be found in negotiation, as was the case at Geneva in 1954.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It is in any case a question which very closely concerns a large number of countries and one which is being followed attentively by world public opinion. 95. Second, we cannot remain indifferent to the tragic fate of the Arab refugees, whose number has grown considerably as a result of the war. It is absolutely essential to consider this humanitarian problem apart from the political problem of the Middle East, and to take all necessary steps to alleviate the sufferings of these unfortunate people. 96. Turkey has always felt sympathy for those Arab refugees. It has done its best to help them within the means at its disposal and has made it its duty to lend them assistance. 97. The war in Viet-Nam continues to pose a serious threat to world peace and stability.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“All roads and possibilities for a settlement should be explored within the United Nations. The principles, procedures and institutions provided by the Charter are certainly sufficient for settling the problem. It is up to us to apply them with courage and perseverance, not only for the restoration of peace in the Middle East, but also for the re-establishment of United Nations prestige. 93. In the meantime, I should like once again to point to two aspects of the Middle East situation which give us serious concern. 94. First, there is the question of Jerusalem. We deeply regret that Israel has not seen fit to comply with the resolutions [2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V)] adopted by the General Assembly. We should like to stress once again that the status of Jerusalem is a question which goes beyond the framework of the Israel-Arab conflict.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The fact is that the Arab countries have given proof of goodwill, realism and flexibility, and if that spirit could be reciprocated it would undoubtedly serve to bring an end to the political deadlock which has until now barred the opportunities for a peaceful settlement. 91. Therefore, it is high time to direct our attention to that difficult and complex problem and to act, above all, with realism and objectivity. We must admit that progress in this area will depend not only on the will of the parties to the conflict, but also on the efforts put forth by all of us to contribute to an honourable settlement. Furthermore, it is undeniable that the permanent members of the Security Council, especially those most directly involved, have an important role to play. 92.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Threats to the independence and territorial integrity of the countries of the region and the use of force in the settlement of disputes would serve neither the Middle East nor world peace. 90. With regard to the Arab countries, we rejoice to see that they are acting in a constructive spirit which leaves the door open to an improvement in the situation. The Arab countries have shown proof of their desire to promote a political settlement of the problems created by the armed conflict of last June. They are being reproached for wanting simply to return to the conditions which prevailed before 5 June 1967. But that is not the basic question.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“How can it now reconcile that expressed wish with its refusal to withdraw from the territories it has occupied, with the unilateral measures it has adopted in Jerusalem, with its actions in the territories it is occupying, with its intransigent attitude on the refugee question and with the territorial demands it is making? 89. I must repeat that, for our part, we cannot accept the acquisition of territories or political advantages through the use of force. We cannot allow faits accomplis to become bases for the settlement of disputes. That attitude is in conformity with the baste principles which have always formed the foundation of our foreign policy. As a country of this area, it is natural that we should show a special interest in the security and peace of the Middle East.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It would be inadvisable to attempt to settle all problems at once, and to set as a condition the opening of negotiations to that end. Present-day political realities do not permit of a general settlement in the near future. Only a restoration of confidence will enable us gradually to work towards the final goal. 88. If it continues to adopt an unyielding attitude in the matter, Israel will put itself in the position of a country trying to perpetuate the advantages it has gained through the use of force. We believe that that attitude would be prejudicial not only to the cause of peace, but also to the true interests of Israel. Israel has always maintained that its desire was to live in peace with its neighbours in respect for independence and its territorial integrity.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“When I spoke during the fifth emergency special session [1532nd meeting], I suggested that a distinction should be made between short-term and long-term problems. Over a shorter period, the basic question is to ensure the withdrawal of Israel forces from the territories they have occupied, while taking steps to remedy the situations which brought about the June crisis. That could contribute not only to eliminating present tension and confrontation, but would also create a better atmosphere for the efforts to establish a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. Then, in the long term, our duty would be to reach a general settlement of all problems In the area, in conformity with justice and equity. 87. That position still seems to us the most realistic and the most appropriate.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It is regrettable that in the course of the emergency special session held this summer we were unable to arrive at the adoption of a resolution on this matter. Such a resolution, by expressing the general feeling of the Assembly and world public opinion, could have contributed to the improvement of the conditions which have prevailed in that region since June. In the absence of such a resolution, not only has there been no progress towards the restoration of peace, but some positions have hardened and the faits accomplis brought about by the military operations have persisted in a dangerous way, It is becoming increasingly clear that the United Nations should at the least assert its moral authority and indicate the general principles which must guide the actions of the parties to the dispute. 86.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Peace-keeping operations constitute such a promising area. True, no positive developments have occurred in this field since last year. Nevertheless, we must not allow ourselves to be discouraged by that state of affairs; on the contrary, it should stimulate us to tackle vigorously the various aspects of peace-keeping operations, and in particular the political, constitutional and financial aspects. Once those obstacles are out of the Way, the United Nations would be equipped with permanent machinery through which it could put down conflicts by reasonable and appropriate means, while seeking permanent solutions. 85. While we are meeting here, mankind is being faced with serious problems. One of the basic questions we shall have to consider during the present session is without doubt the situation in the Middle East.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Despite the various difficulties it has encountered up to now, our Organization remains the sole hope of mankind, which more than ever is aspiring to the attainment of international peace and security. Even those who from time to time harbour doubts as to the effectiveness of the United Nations cannot but admit that in the end the very existence of such an organization, embodying the conscience of humanity and world public opinion, has a beneficial influence on international relations. It is our responsibility if the Organization suffers from imperfections and inefficiency, since we ourselves created it; and it is up to us to find the means of restoring its prestige. One of the means of accomplishing this would in our opinion be to concentrate our efforts on the problems on which the United Nations can achieve some notable progress. 84.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“As a neighbouring country, Turkey has observed with appreciation your efforts to consolidate peace in the Balkans and to promote co-operation among the countries of that region. I should like to express to you my sincere wishes for the accomplishment of your difficult task by assuring you of the full co-operation of the Turkish delegation. 82. I am also happy to pay tribute to the outgoing President, the eminent representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Abdul Rahman Pazhwak, who presided with wisdom over our labours during a very full year. I believe that I express the feelings of all Members of this Organization when I say that Mr. Pazhwak’s untiring efforts will be recalled with gratitude and admiration in the annals of the United Nations. 83.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“80. Mr. President, joining with the eminent speakers who have preceded me at this rostrum, I wish to extend to you the warmest and most sincere congratulations of my delegation and of the Turkish Government on your election to the Presidency of the General Assembly. The warm support you have received on that occasion is eloquent proof of the confidence placed in you by this Organization at a particularly serious moment in world developments. 81. The attention of the entire world is once again turned to this Assembly, which is being called upon at its current session to examine some extremely difficult problems of world peace and security. I feel sure that your high qualifications as a statesman and your experience, which I had occasion to appreciate at first hand in international affairs, guarantee the success of our deliberations.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Once again it will sail on a calm sea and reach its destination - the establishment of peace, well-being and progress throughout the world. 127. It is on this note of optimism and faith that I wish to end my statement.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“To conclude this part of my statement, I should like to make it clear that it is the will of all States Members of the United Nations which, in the final analysis, will determine how far the bodies we have set up will be able to provide machinery capable of finding practical, satisfactory and prompt solutions to the problems encountered by the developing countries in the economic and social fields. 126. Finally, I wish to express my faith in the future of the United Nations. It is true that, at present, the Organization is passing through a difficult period, full of dangers which, if it does not pay heed to them, may cause it to come to grief. However, I am convinced that these difficulties will be overcome. The ship, in the expert hands of its helmsman, will weather the storm and avoid shipwreck.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“In the same context, I should like to commend the activities of the World Food Programme, which have made it possible to assemble and distribute, through an international organization, food surpluses in developed countries to assist the economic and social advancement of other countries. My Government is happy to note at this juncture that the Programme has acquired a permanent character, We sincerely hope that countries which are in a position to make a substantial contribution will continue to give it their maximum support. 124. Greater efforts must be made to hasten development in the agricultural sector and the application of science and technology in the developing countries must be accelerated. 125.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We also hope that the financial target of $200 million set for this Programme by the General Assembly at its last session [see resolution 2093 (XX)] will be reached. 122. The problem of under-nourishment is reaching dangerous proportions in various parts of the world and there are, unfortunately, indications that this problem will become still more serious in the near future. All of us, developed and developing countries alike, must turn our attention to increasing agricultural productivity in developing countries and give vigorous support to the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to this end. 123.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Another vitally important achievement of the United Nations Development Decade was undoubtedly the establishment of the United Nations Organization for Industrial Development (UNOID) [see resolution 2089 (XX)], another practical step taken by the international community in its efforts to promote development. The establishment of this permanent body has provided the United Nations system with a new instrument for promoting industrialization, which is the key to economic progress in the developing countries. 121. Furthermore, we are convinced that the merging of the technical assistance programmes and the Special Fund to form the United Nations Development Programme will help to make technical assistance and pre-investment activities more rational and effective.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“In this context the establishment of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was an historic event. Indeed, this new body, whose formative period has ended, has now entered upon a phase of intense activity and is devoting its attention to finding satisfactory and practical solutions for problems affecting commodity trade, trade in manufactures and semi-manufactures, the financing of development, and invisibles. 119. The Turkish Government attaches the greatest importance to UNCTAD as a body responsible for promoting international trade and development. It is also keenly interested in the second United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, which is to find means of remedying the present unfavourable world economic situation. 120.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The industrialization of the developing countries, which is an integral part of the process of economic development, is another problem for which we must constantly seek workable solutions. Although they should not belittle the importance of the agricultural sector, the developing countries should at the same time make every effort to speed up their industrial development by giving priority to export industries and to industries providing substitutes for imports and thus enable the production of essential industrial goods to be increased. 117. At present the United Nations has at its disposal quite a wide range of different organs to promote the economic development of developing countries and to achieve the targets set for the United Nations Development Decade. 118.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Not only has international aid slowed down during the current year, but the terms on which that assistance is provided have not improved. The share of developing countries in total world exports continues to decline. The terms of trade remain unfavourable for those countries. The prices of most commodities are still falling while those of manufactures are constantly rising. 116. In order to remedy this situation, the flow of capital to the developing countries should be augmented, on more favourable terms, and at the same time a sound basis should be provided for increasing the export earnings of those countries, so that they can finance their development projects.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Before concluding my statement, I should like to say a few words about another equally important aspect of the activities of the Organization, namely economic questions and more particularly those related to the economic growth of developing countries. 115. Problems of economic development continue to be of the greatest concern to us. It must be acknowledged that, despite the measures taken at previous sessions of the General Assembly, the results achieved during the first half of the United Nations Development Decade have been discouraging. The gap between the industrialized and the developing countries has continued to widen to the detriment of the latter. The rate of growth In the developing countries and the amount of international-aid to those countries has not reached the targets set.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“My Government feels that the conclusion of agreements on the banning of all tests of nuclear weapons and on the non-dissemination of nuclear weapons would do much to improve the climate of international relations and thus create more favourable conditions for proposals to reduce both nuclear and conventional armaments through a balanced disarmament programme under effective international control. The priority we are giving to nuclear weapons tests should not, however, distract our attention from the fact that a reduction in conventional weapons is just as important and that actually all the wars that mankind has experienced have been fought, and are still being fought, with conventional weapons. 114.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Recent scientific progress and the possibilities opened up by the various suggestions made at Geneva have already considerably reduced the area of disagreement on the nature of the controls to be established to ensure that a treaty on the banning of underground testing of nuclear weapons is being carried out. We hope that in future discussions it will be possible finally to settle this question. 113. I believe that as long as we show ourselves to be incapable of stopping the nuclear arms race, we cannot feel optimistic about the outcome of our efforts to achieve the supreme objective — general and complete disarmament.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The Moscow Treaty of 1963 partially banning nuclear weapon tests has still not been supplemented by a treaty banning underground testing. An agreement on the banning of all nuclear weapon tests should also be one of our principal objectives, since the very existence of such an agreement would limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons and at the same time slow down the nuclear arms race between the nuclear countries themselves. Here, the difficulty is the question of verification, for there is no doubt that a treaty which was not strictly enforced by all the parties would fail to achieve its purpose. Verification is therefore an essential element in any treaty on this matter.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“If we agree on the main point, if we are aware of the deadly danger to all mankind of the unrestricted spread of nuclear weapons, it should be possible to reconcile the differences of opinion concerning certain clauses of the draft treaties submitted by both sides. We are convinced that it is in the interest of all of us that the work of this Committee on non-proliferation should be completed quickly. Concurrently with, or following upon such an agreement, other related problems should of course be solved, particularly the provision of effective guarantees for the security of countries which renounce nuclear weapons and the adoption of measures to limit and end the nuclear arms race between countries possessing such weapons. 112.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Should this happen, the possibility of nuclear confrontations would be immeasurably increased, and as a result it would become more and more difficult to prevent recourse to nuclear weapons on a regional or global scale. Very large resources, which might have been devoted to constructive purposes such as economic development or social progress, would be used instead for the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. It would then be even more difficult, if not impossible, to halt the armaments race and to make progress towards general and complete disarmament. 111. To prevent this catastrophe, we must act without delay and make a concerted effort to put an effective stop to the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The difficulties that arose during the discussions in the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarmament need not be insurmountable.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“If we have faith in the United Nations, if we wish to maintain its moral influence, if we want it to be able one day to undertake all the duties assigned to it in the Charter, we must overcome the difficulties facing us in connexion with peace-keeping operations and find an early solution to this all-important problem. 110. During this session, we shall once again be called upon to discuss the question of disarmament, certain aspects of which have become extremely urgent. We must give first priority to the question of the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Indeed, we have reached a turning-point in the history of the arms race, for there is a danger that it will spread rapidly to an ever-increasing number of nuclear Powers.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“If the United Nations were to renounce this responsibility because of differing views about the rules which should govern one carrying out and financing of such operations, it would lose all possibility of taking effective action when faced with dangerous and explosive situations. Such a state of affairs would not only be prejudicial to peace, by making it easier to resort to force and by helping to perpetuate disputes, but it would also deal a fatal blow to the moral prestige of the Organization, by depriving it of all means of bringing its influence to bear on international conflicts and situations threatening the peace. It is surely not in the interest of any Member that the United Nations should be condemned to such impotence and paralysis.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We must also try to create conditions that will allow the principle of universality embodied in the Charter to become a reality and thus enable the authority and influence of the United Nations to be exercised in every part of the world. 109. Peace-keeping operations are another vital way in which the United Nations can make a substantial contribution to preserving and strengthening peace. We are quite sure that the United Nations has rendered a very great service to the cause of peace each time it has been able to organize such operations, as a result of which tension has been reduced, the opposing parties have been separated, and conditions favourable to a search for a peaceful solution have been created.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Within the Organization, it is incumbent on us to uphold and enhance the prestige and moral strength of the United Nations by scrupulous respect for the letter and spirit of the Charter and by directing our efforts towards constructive ends. The resolutions which we adopt in the General Assembly should, as far as possible, express a consensus. Only if they do will our recommendations carry the necessary weight and make a real contribution to the solution of the problems which arise. Otherwise, there will be a useless accumulation of resolutions to which no effect will be given, with the result that the moral authority of the United Nations will be seriously impaired and Member States will increasingly seek to settle their difficulties outside the United Nations. 108.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Nevertheless, what gives the United Nations its real strength is its moral influence, its ability to mobilize world public opinion, and the principles of the Charter. The Charter gives form and body to the vision of a world free from the fear of war, a world where disputes are settled by peaceful means and where all Members are able to concentrate their energies, individually and collectively, on the achievement of political, economic, social and cultural advancement. If we wish to achieve this ideal, we must faithfully discharge our duties under the Charter, both within the Organization and in our bilateral relations.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Problems and disputes abound; we all get the impression at times that the United Nations has not succeeded in acting as the Charter intended it to do, and that the Organization has not been able to exercise a constructive influence for the maintenance of peace and the settlement of disputes. But the United Nations cannot do more than what its Members wish, and political facts often prevent it from undertaking effective action in extremely serious cases. Has not the Charter itself imposed certain limitations by entrusting a special responsibility to the Security Council and by making action by the United Nations subject to the agreement of the permanent members of the Security Council?”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Despite the increased tension resulting from the crisis in Viet-Nam, intercourse between the countries of the East and the West in economic, technical and cultural matters is constantly growing. Turkey is glad to be able to make its contribution to this healthy development, which is likely gradually to eliminate mutual distrust and to pave the way to a general understanding that would put an end to the division of Europe. However, we must not forget that the main problem in Europe is still that of the reunification of Germany. It is our view that Germany should be freely reunited in conformity with the rights of peoples to self-determination, within a general system which would effectively safeguard the security of all the countries of the region. 107.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Failing a solution, there would have to be a genuine return to normal conditions on the island, so that the Turkish community can lead a life free from threats and military and economic pressure and enjoy their human rights to the full. It would therefore be necessary to keep the United Nations-Force in being for an indefinite period and also to create conditions in which the Force would be able to carry out the task entrusted to it by the Security Council resolution [186 (1964)] without hindrance. 106. If after this review of the situation in other continents we turn our attention to Europe, we find that the situation in that part of the world is obviously different. In Europe today there are no serious crises carrying with them the threat of war.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We consider that the very fact that we have succeeded in beginning these discussions is encouraging and we earnestly hope that they will result in our finding a basis for agreement which will bring this tragic conflict to an end and pave the way to harmony and reconciliation between the two communities and between Turkey and Greece. We are convinced that time is on no one’s side and that we all stand to gain a great deal from an honourable settlement which would safeguard the legitimate principles of all the parties. But we must also realize that, if a solution is not found, the present situation cannot continue.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Yet, despite this oppression, the Turks of Cyprus, who are proud of their traditions, refuse to be reduced to slavery and are not prepared to give up their historic constitutional rights. 104. Right from the start of the crisis in Cyprus, Turkey has sincerely sought the achievement of a peaceful solution by agreement. It has always held that the continuation of the crisis was bound to increase tension both in the island and outside it. It has always stated that it was ready to enter into negotiations with all the interested parties. 105. At present, Turkey and Greece, as co-signatories of the treaties governing the status of Cyprus, are engaged in confidential discussions with a view to finding a peaceful solution acceptable to all the parties.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“I also wish to express our gratitude once again to the Secretary-General for his constant and untiring efforts to remove the causes of tension on the island and to promote a peaceful settlement of the dispute. Lastly, may I be permitted to express our gratitude to the United Nations Force which, in extremely difficult circumstances. It is unsparing in its efforts to reduce tensions and maintain peace between the two communities. 103. There has been no improvement in the situation in Cyprus since last year. The Turkish community is still deprived of its most elementary rights. The lives and safety of the Turks are constantly endangered, their economic activities are paralysed and the movement of goods and people is subject to vexations and arbitrary restrictions.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Over a million refugees are living in precarious and deplorable conditions, a situation prejudicial to the economic and social development of the Middle East. This problem, in all its many and various aspects, both political and human, continues to await a settlement consonant with law and justice. 102. The question of Cyprus still disturbs the peace and stability of the Mediterranean region by prolonging the distress, the acute anxiety and the hardships of the Turkish community. The question is still before the Security Council and it is because of the presence of the United Nations forces that a precarious peace is maintained. I wish first to pay a tribute to all those, countries which have placed military contingents at the disposal of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus or are contributing to the I cost of that force.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“In considering the questions of Rhodesia, South West Africa — on which I gave our point of view the day before yesterday [1419th meeting] — apartheid, and the survival of colonialism in certain countries, we must always bear in mind one basic fact: Africa cannot be divided into two parts, one free and the other subjected to colonialism and slavery. Moreover, the longer the solution of these problems is delayed, the more recourse to violence and force will become inevitable. This is not a problem for Africa alone; it affects the peace, harmony and stability of the whole world. 101. Other disputes which have remained unresolved for years continue to affect peace and stability in a number of areas. In the Middle East, the Palestine question is an obstacle to the establishment of lasting peace and is causing a dangerous armaments race.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“On the question of Rhodesia, we deplore the lack of progress during the past year. The sanctions applied so far have proved insufficient and the illegal regime has continued to defy the appeals of the United Nations, even introducing new measures aimed at intensifying the pressure on the majority of the population. It is highly regrettable that countries which have an interest in supporting the illegal regime in Rhodesia in order to preserve their own oppressive regimes, have been able to continue to defy the resolutions of the Security Council with impunity. We must consider the possibility of taking more vigorous action to ensure that the relevant resolutions of the United Nations are put into effect. 100.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It.is only when all the oppressed countries have been emancipated that the United Nations, having thus enlarged the sphere of its activities, will be able to make its full contribution to the strengthening of world peace and to the progress of mankind. 98. We must give particular attention to the problem of apartheid and to the situation in Rhodesia, where a minority has usurped power in order to oppress the majority. In both cases we are confronted with the abhorrent notion of the superiority of one race over another. We cannot countenance this affront to the dignity of the human person, not only because it deeply offends our conscience, but because it threatens the stability and peace of an entire continent and is thus a threat to the peace of the world also. 99.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The countries which still impose the yoke of colonialism and those which hold freedom and the dignity of the human person in contempt must realize that the course of history cannot be reversed and that their policy only degrades them before world public opinion, while at the same time constituting a grave threat to peace. The United Nations must never relax its efforts to eliminate colonialism and policies of racial oppression completely. 97. Turkey, for its part, will unreservedly support the efforts of the United Nations in this matter, for it upholds the principles of independence for all peoples and equal rights for all nations and races.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It is our fervent desire to see a just and agreed solution for this problem which would take into account the resolutions of the Security Council on this matter. 95. We note that at the present juncture the historic process of decolonization is nearing its end and that the world is about to enter the era of the sovereign equality of all countries, large and small, as provided for in the Charter of the United Nations. 96. We know, however, that, although so much progress has been made in this direction, there still remain obstacles which, though they may be the last, are difficult to overcome. Colonialism is still rampant, not only in its traditional form but also in different guises, such as racial discrimination and apartheid, which are incompatible with the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Another gratifying event in the same context is the return of Indonesia to the United Nations. It gives me particular satisfaction to stress the pleasure which my delegation feels at seeing Indonesia resume its place in our Organization; in any case we had never considered its departure as final. 94. Peace in Asia also depends in large measure on relations between India and Pakistan. Last year all of us welcomed with joy and relief the ceasefire and the Tashkent Declaration, which brought to an end the armed conflict between these two great Asian countries. But the peace cannot be a lasting one so long as the disputes which divide the two countries, and in particular the Kashmir problem, continue to disturb relations between India and Pakistan.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We note with satisfaction that he reasserted the determination of the United Stated to try to limit the war and to engage immediately in negotiations in any forum. 93. We learned with deep satisfaction of the settlement of the conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia. The agreement ending the state of armed confrontation between these two countries is not only an outstanding victory for reason, but also demonstrates that any dispute, however serious, can be resolved by peaceful means once the parties to it act with determination and good will. This is a precedent which could be usefully followed for the settlement of the conflict in Viet-Nam. I should like to express my country's appreciation of the spirit of conciliation and moderation displayed by Indonesia and Malaysia in eliminating a source of disputes in that part of the world.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)