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“It is our firm belief that world order and peace can be based on justice and equality only when effective guarantees are secured for ensuring the respect and protection of human right, This is why the Charter itself urges on the United Nations the talk of promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. 38. The date of 10 December of this year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Anniversaries are moments for the review of past performance reflection on present realities and a renewal of conviction mid resolve in regard to future conduct. In this spirit we believe that countries should give real expression to and protect fundamental human rights and freedoms in their own societies.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We also hope that this session of the General Assembly will give a new impetus to the efforts to transform the status of UNIDO into a specialized agency before the Third General Conference of that organization in 1980. Needless to say, such a transformation, if implemented according to the aspirations of developing countries, will constitute another step in the direction of the New International Economic Order. 36. I must add that the work of the United Nations will be judged by future historians according to its success in establishing a just international economic order. 37, Economic and social development as a whole can be regarded as an effort to promote human rights. Economic and social rights on the one hand, and civil and political rights on the other, are inseparable and interdependent.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“No doubt technical co-operation will not only strengthen bilateral economic relations among developing countries by bringing into action a hitherto unutilised potential, but at the same time it will help to promote the New International Economic Order on the basis of collective self-reliance. 34. On the other hand, I should like to stress our sincere hope that the forthcoming United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development, to be held at Vienna next year, will be a step forward in the endeavours to create a New International Economic Order and will provide an insight into and an understanding of the problems that face both developed and developing nations. 35.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We further believe that it offered new vistas to the developing countries, in that the Plan of Action adopted by the Conference2 constitutes a broad framework for the implementation of the concept of technical co-operation among developing countries. The individual and collective self-reliance which this endeavour will generate will contribute to the efforts towards achieving the New International Economic Order. 33. At this stage, I wish to inform you that my Government is fully prepared to share with the developing countries the scientific and technical capabilities of my country which have been accumulated in the course of Turkish development efforts. National institutional machinery has recently been created to this end.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“And thirdly, they should subscribe to a new development concept which should be different from that prevailing in some developed countries, a concept which would consist in the aspiration to a healthy social structure, and to healthy values that emphasize quality rather than quantity. 32. It is in the light of the concept of individual and collective self-reliance that we have evaluated the results of the United Nations Conference on Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries, held in Buenos Aires. We believe that that Conference was instructive and inspiring as to the value of a collective approach.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“While there is a pressing need for structural changes in the global economic system, there is also a need for the developing countries to break some vicious circles among and within their economies. The Turkish Prime Minister, Mr. Bulent Ecevit, in his opening address at the Istanbul seminar on the New International Economic Order suggested that, first, developing countries should increase and render more effective their economic co-operation in adapting and developing technology. Secondly, with the strength they would obtain through solidarity and cooperation, they should try to increase their' collective effectiveness in the international trade of commodities and industrial goods, as well as their influence in international financial organizations and institutions.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“On the contrary, the developing countries are more often than not called upon to restrict their growth for the sake of strict internal financial stability. Some of the lender countries and monetary institutions require certain policies which lead the economies of developing countries to stagnation in the name of "stability", even after they achieve the feasible level of internal economic adjustment necessitated by the economic crisis. Stability is no doubt one of the prerequisites of a sound economy; yet developing countries can achieve development not through a stagnant but through a dynamic stability. Forcing them to a stagnant stability would inevitably cause grave social and political crises and eventual upheavals in those countries. 31.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Nevertheless, the economies of those countries cannot be expected to respond, beyond some modest point, to the internal expansionary measures, for there are structural causes inhibiting their being global driving forces. 30. The potential growth of the world economy, however, depends indisputably on the developing countries, which buy 28 per cent of the total manufactured goods exported from industrial nations and which at the same time constitute the only part of the globe having healthy demand. Regrettably the prevailing traditional economic thinking does not allow the industrial countries to embark upon a co-operative effort which would benefit all and create an atmosphere conducive to rapid progress in the negotiations on the New International Economic Order.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“To our disillusionment, protectionism is becoming an autonomous escalating force which the policy-makers of industrial countries are individually either unable or reluctant to withstand. It is hardly necessary to recall that the labour-intensive, value-added manufactured goods of the developing countries are the main losers by this process. Therefore those countries should not shy away from the responsibility of actively participating in the work of the Tokyo round of multilateral trade negotiations within the framework of GATT. 29. In the atmosphere of slow growth of the last two years, we are awaiting the results of the domestic expansion of the countries with surpluses as a remedy for stagnation, on the one hand, and for payments maladjustments and monetary instability, on the other.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Therefore this stalemate is an ominous sign for the efforts made in other United Nations bodies with regard to the New International Economic Order. If this General Assembly fails to resolve the differences that emerged in the form of procedural matters, this will sooner or later adversely affect the negotiations on the Integrated Programme for Commodities and the common fund, which in turn will gravely endanger the prospects for the fifth session of UNCTAD. 28. In the course of 1978 the developing countries had to face protectionist tendencies of alarming proportions in the industrial countries. We suspect that protectionism is on the way to far exceeding what is needed for reducing unemployment or facilitating industrial structural adjustment.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The sessions of the Committee Established under General Assembly Resolution 32/174, known as the Committee of the Whole, which was established last year to oversee developments in connexion with the New International Economic Order, to give them impetus, and to serve as a forum, where appropriate, for the exchange of views on global economic problems—in brief, to take up and negotiate every aspect of the New International Economic Order-ended in a dangerous deadlock. 27. The persistent economic recession which exacerbated the difficulties of the developing countries coincided with the suspension of the dialogue in the Committee. This, together with the acutely felt short-term effects of the global economic crisis, could frustrate to a great extent the long-term aspirations of the developing countries.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Our Government is proud to have had the opportunity of bringing together in the seminar a number of distinguished politicians, diplomats and scholars who have been making valuable contributions to the search for a New International Economic Order. 26. It must be admitted that, in spite of the intensive efforts made under the United Nations umbrella, no important concrete results have yet been achieved.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“There can be no stability and security in a world of hunger, misery and injustice. Furthermore, efforts in the fields of detente and disarmament would be incomplete and ineffective unless adequate measures aimed at reducing the ever-increasing gap between the rich and the poor, between North and South, were undertaken. 25. Turkey, as a developing country, is profoundly interested in the establishment of an equitable economic order in the world and is sincerely anxious to contribute to it. Our Government, which came into office at the beginning of this year, intends to make Turkey's contribution to this process more effective. In line with this objective, Turkey had the privilege of acting as host to a seminar on the New International Economic Order held in August in Istanbul.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Therefore we should be bold enough to try every step that will bring us closer to our goal, and while doing so we should be wise enough to protect scrupulously the progress we have already achieved, no matter how little or modest it may be. 23. Peace and prosperity are indivisible. The questions of detente and disarmament cannot be considered apart from their economic dimension-that is to say, development, which is the third pillar of a true peace. 24. The need to establish an equitable and just economic order in the world is also very closely related to detente and disarmament. At present, -the world revolves on two axes-one East-West, the other North-South. Rapid progress through a stable but at the same time dynamic process should take place on both of those two fronts.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“With this peculiar and disturbing situation in mind, the Turkish Prime Minister suggested in this very hall that the United Nations should require all Member nations to adopt and implement educational programmes that would breed a culture of peace and international friendship. 22. Before I conclude on this subject, I should like to emphasize that, despite some progress, the history of post-war disarmament endeavours can be seen only as one of repeated lost opportunities. Be that as it may, we none the less refuse to be led into pessimism. The slow pace of progress in the field of disarmament stems from the very nature of the subject. Disarmament is too important a question, however, to leave any areas unexplored.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The promotion of mutual understanding, trust and friendship would provide the soundest basis for disarmament efforts. 18. Alas, our world exists in an environment that is far from being one of trust and confidence. The ever-growing violence, in addition to the continuing arms race, increases the disaffection and anxieties of millions of people. 19. On the other hand, terrorism and violence have reached alarming dimensions in our age, indicating the insufficiency of educational efforts to cultivate feelings of love and tolerance in the hearts and minds of the young. 20. It is obvious that it is difficult to mobilize the will of mankind for disarmament and peace in a psychological atmosphere that breeds hate, hostility and violence. 21.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“I shall not be revealing a secret when I say that in an age of sovereign States whose interests are not always convergent the question of disarmament is directly related to the security of those States. The process of detente has not yet led to a reversal, or even a cessation, of the arms race. All countries are buying greater and greater insecurity at higher and higher costs. 17. This cannot be a safe way to disarmament. While disarmament negotiations proceed, armouries are being made bigger and bigger. What we should do is to substitute for a fragile system of security based on the arms race a more stable system of security based on mutual trust and confidence. A break-through in disarmament cannot be achieved if we do not have more trust in each other and a greater awareness of the common aims and interests of all mankind.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“As a developing country, Turkey no doubt feels more than others the harmful effects of the burden of armaments. 15. We whole-heartedly welcomed the convening last June of the tenth special session of the United Nations General Assembly, devoted to disarmament. Since the Turkish Prime Minister, Mr. Bulent Ecevit, addressed the special session1 and his detailed explanation of the views of our Government on disarmament went into the record, I shall confine myself to a few points only. 16. I am confident that it is the common view of all delegations here that the ultimate goal is to achieve general and complete disarmament under effective international control, which will create a secure world in which all nations would be free from fear.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Detente, therefore, should be based on a sounder balance, a balance of interests aimed at maintaining peace and mutual confidence among nations. 12. In the long run the survival of detente will be dependent on progress in disarmament. For detente and disarmament are intertwined processes. That brings mc to the second pillar, disarmament. I am sure that all will agree that disarmament is one of the most urgent problems on mankind's agenda. 13. In general terms, every State has a contribution to make in establishing the conditions for general and complete disarmament. 14. Turkey, for its part, is keenly interested in disarmament, and the search for genuine and concrete disarmament constitutes one of the basic endeavours of the foreign policy of Turkey.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Therefore all States, big and small, and all regions should have a stake in detente in the belief that lasting results can be achieved only with the full participation of all States in that process. 10. Turkey, for its part, attaches great importance to the promotion of detente. In fact, it has made consistent efforts to facilitate and promote detente, following an active policy of friendly co-operation with all its neighbours and the countries of the region. 11. Detente, at present, is based largely on a balance of armed deterrence. Should the balance be tilted in a given region in favour of one side, detente might consequently suffer. As we see it, the present balance is a precarious one and does not ensure substantial progress.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Therefore in today's rapidly changing world a dynamic approach should guide efforts aimed at the attainment of peace. 7. There can be no true peace except when nations exercise self-restraint, the weak are as safe as the strong and the poor can participate in progress equally with the rich. 8. If I may translate those concepts into single words or letters: detente, disarmament and development—that is to say, the "three Ds"-should constitute the main pillars of a true peace today. 9. Allow me first to dwell on detente. The great Powers have a special responsibility for the maintenance and promotion of detente. Yet detente should not be the exclusive concern of the great Powers, because detente is as indivisible as peace, and a selective application of detente can only increase tension in the long term.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The year that has passed since the last general debate cannot be considered as marking any great achievements in terms of resolving important problems which are on the agenda of the United Nations. None the less, the achievement of progress on some extremely difficult problems to which our Secretary-General draws attention in his annual report on the work of the Organization [A/33/1] is certainly encouraging in terms of other important and as yet unresolved problems. 6. The principal purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace. As we all know, the concept of peace is as old as civilization, but the requirements of peace change with a changing world and there is no such thing as static peace based on static balance and order.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“I should also like to reiterate and convey the appreciation of my Government to Mr. Kurt Waldheim, our Secretary-General, of his tireless efforts to promote the principles and ideals of the United Nations. I am sure he will continue to do his utmost to overcome the difficulties hampering the implementation of those principles and ideals. We, for our part, realize the complexities of his task and stand ready to support him in the fulfilment of his responsibilities. 4. On behalf of my Government, I should like to welcome Solomon Islands into this community of nations. I feel certain that its co-operation and contribution to our Organization will be of great value. 5. The problems facing the United Nations are many and complex, and in some instances highly sensitive.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“1. Mr. President, on behalf of my Government I wish to express to you our warmest congratulations on your election to the presidency of the thirty-third session of the United Nations General Assembly. We are particularly pleased that the choice has fallen upon you. It is fitting recognition of your outstanding qualities of leadership and enlightened grasp of international issues. We feel confident that under your wise and inspiring guidance this session of the General Assembly will provide a new momentum for international co-operation towards peace. 2. I also wish to take this opportunity to pay a well-deserved tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Lazar Mojsov, who, by his dedication and outstanding performance in presiding over the deliberations of the previous year, lived up to his country's distinguished record in world affairs. 3.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)