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1. “I now wish to present briefly certain views of my delegation on some problems which are outstanding at the opening of our session. 49. Foremost among our preoccupations in our efforts to reduce international tensions and the danger of war should be to eliminate the use of force as a method of settlement of international disputes. The resort to force, except in legitimate individual or collective self-defence, is outlawed by the Charter. Violence, as a technique of national or ideological policy, has constantly defeated its own purpose as it carries in it the germs of counter-violence.”

   1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

2. “In spite of this fact, attachment to the United Nations and respect for the Principles and Purposes of the Charter have been and will continue to be the cornerstones of Turkey’s foreign policy, The Turkish people and the Government of Turkey have placed their hopes and their confidence in international co-operation within the United Nations and in regional arrangements as provided for in the Charter of the United Nations for reducing as far as possible the dangers which confront humanity today and for co-ordinating efforts towards their gradual and complete elimination. Therefore, as in the past, my delegation will consider itself happy to participate in the deliberations of this Assembly in a spirit of goodwill and cooperation with the aim of contributing in every possible manner to the cause of international peace and understanding. 48.”

   1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

3. “This state of affairs in the present-day world situation naturally has a direct bearing on our work in the United Nations. It limits the scope of our activities. It hampers the solution of vital problems like disarmament and the use of nuclear energy for peaceful instead of warlike purposes. It renders many questions of more or less local and particular interest insoluble by injecting partisan propaganda and polemics in their discussion. 46. Thus, the shortcomings of our Organization today spring- mainly from the defects of the world situation in a period in which such a large number of vital Issues demand an early solution. 47. My Government recognizes these short-comings and limitations which are unfortunately reflected in the United Nations at this stage of its development.”

   1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

4. “Today, the direct and positive influence of the United Nations in the present course of many political, economic and social trends is accepted by all as an indisputable fact. 43. It must, however, also be recognized that policies and actions manifesting themselves beyond the present scope and control of our Organization confront us with the realities of a world situation which dominates and overshadows our work in this Assembly. 44. The world today is still plagued with fear, distrust and insecurity. The use or the threat of force, the resort to violence in pursuit of political or ideological ambitions and intervention in the internal affairs of other States or territories have not been eradicated, as it is prescribed by our Charter, 45.”

   1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

5. “In spite of the complexity of many individual issues and the conflicting views maintained by those whose vital interests were concerned, I believe that we may consider certain results obtained by our common efforts as valuable contributions in the general direction of international conciliation. The guiding principles which have been reaffirmed in some questions by recent resolutions of this Assembly, given adequate and sincere implementation, may come to constitute solid foundations upon which future progress may be based. 41. On the other hand, a number of outstanding problems, some of which have a direct bearing on the destiny of mankind, still face us grimly at the opening of our present session. 42.”

   1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

6. “Another eminent personality to whom the General Assembly showed its confidence and respect at the opening of our session is His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Sudan, Mr. Mahgoub. My delegation wholeheartedly supports the tribute paid to him from this rostrum by other speakers. 39. On this occasion, I also wish to pay tribute to the retiring President, Sir Leslie Munro of New Zealand, who conducted our work, during a particularly important and tense period in the annals of our Organization, with wisdom and distinction and in a manner which has done honour to him and to his country. 40. The General Assembly was confronted by a number of highly important questions during the twelfth session as well as during the special emergency session of this summer.”

   1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

7. “36. Mr. President, I would like to join the other speakers who have preceded me by extending to you the heartiest congratulations of the Turkish delegation on your election as President of the thirteenth session of the General Assembly. I consider your distinguished career, your experience in the work of the United Nations and your eminent personal qualities of statesmanship, impartiality and moderation as valuable guarantees for the successful conduct and conclusion of our deliberations during this session of the General Assembly. 37. We also see in your election a tribute to your country, Lebanon, which has a brilliant record in its attachment to the Charter of the United Nations and its constructive efforts within our Organization. 38.”

   1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)