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first: 1964-09-24
most recent: 1969-09-24
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“The future of mankind is interdependent and no section can be left behind and ignored without seriously affecting the well-being and prosperity of the rest. This is the only way we can make the Second United Nations Development Decade meaningful.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We are therefore most anxious to see the United Nations Industrial Development Organization functioning effectively, making itself familiar with our programmes and actively assisting us to meet the challenge of development. 24. We consider that there is great potential in Africa for the good of mankind. In order fully to utilize this potential, the world must take Africa seriously. In the case of the problems that face us in southern Africa, we expect co-operation and understanding. In the Nigerian conflict we expect permanent members of the Security Council to be on the side of peace. In the case of economic development, we expect the developed countries not to build obstacles and apply restrictive measures but to be the vanguard for increased trade and co-operation between developed and developing countries.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The top officials of the United Nations, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme and all the major agencies of the United Nations should, regularly for this purpose, make a point of visiting all the developing countries, especially those in Africa. 23. Uganda welcomed the initiative taken by the President of the World Bank to send the Pearson Commission on International Development to discuss the role of the World Bank in meeting the challenge of economic development. We want to see other organizations, such as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, following this example. We in Uganda are confident that industrialization is essential to our development.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The senior officials of the United Nations and its agencies should make a point of familiarizing themselves with the problems of development, by physically visiting us in our environment, discussing development priorities and examining how best they can assist in meeting our goals It is paradoxical that while policy-makers find it necessary to come here every year and discuss these issues, very few visits are made by top officials of the United Nations Secretariat and the United Nations agencies to developing countries where these problems could be examined on the spot. In the Second Development Decade we expect the United Nations and its agencies to move away from preoccupation with theory, and instead actively to deal. with practical problems to be found in the field.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The United Nations and its agencies should not be contented merely with producing feasibility studies which yield no productive results. We expect them to co-operate in the provision of finance for development. It is in this way that we shall appreciate the role of multilateral agencies. It is by determined efforts to understand Africa’s development needs that the United Nations economic role will be measured in the coming development decade. 22. It is imperative to educate world opinion about the growing problems created by a continuing divided world of the poor and the rich. In order to do this, the United Nations, and particularly its Secretariat and officials, should themselves fully appreciate the problems they are required to tackle.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We wish to see the United Nations playing a bigger role and working clearly and very closely with the Organization of African Unity in meeting Africa’s aspirations in economic spheres. 20. This year, the Organization of African Unity has played an increasingly effective role in economic and social development. It should however be helped by the United Nations and its agencies. This help can be channelled through growing participation in the institutions of the Organization of African Unity, such as the African Development Bank, and through greater co-operation from the Economic Commission for Africa. 21. We in Uganda look to the United Nations and its agencies for active assistance in building our infrastructure.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“It is therefore fitting that we examine the role of the United Nations and see how we can eliminate areas of weakness and make the United Nations and its agencies more effective. 19. The developing countries are making great attempts to help themselves to uplift their standard of living. In our continent, the Organization of African Unity and regional bodies such as the East African Community have attempted to increase trade among Member countries and promote regional co-operation in economic and social spheres. The practical meaning that the United Nations can give this activity is to realize that Africa wants to play its full role in eradicating social and economic evils.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Permanent members of the Security Council, who are primarily responsible for peace and security, are also members of the Economic and Social Council, the principal organ of the United Nations for economic and social development. It is therefore imperative that those countries should be on the side of both peace and economic development. It is a fact that poverty still remains the most noticeable and most regrettable characteristic of this world in this modern age. Next year, we shall not only be celebrating the silver jubilee of the formation of this organization, but perhaps what is most significant and vital to Africa is that we shall be entering the Second United Nations Development Decade.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“His Holiness the Pope, on his arrival in Uganda for his historic visit to Africa, appropriately stated that “Development is the new name for peace“. As we approach the Second United Nations Development Decade, we should bear in mind these wise words. It is impossible to have any lasting peace when the world is divided into the rich and the poor, just as it is impossible to have any meaningful development when there is no peace. Poverty cannot be eradicated by, the poor alone. While it is imperative that the developing countries play their role, a great responsibility rests with the economically advanced regions. That is why we have persistently called upon those countries to eliminate the discriminatory obstacles which impede the development of the poor regions. 18.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“It is an inescapable fact that no permanent solution of the problems of disarmament, nor those of world peace, can be found while a large section of mankind is excluded from this world body. This year, when mankind salutes the great scientific achievement of setting the first man on the moon, it is high time that a sense of realism was adopted towards the major problems facing mankind here on earth. It is unfortunate to pretend that a Government which controls and represents the largest nation in the world does not exist. Most important of all, this same nation now possesses means of massive destruction. We must again state that it is in the interest of peace and security that the People’s Republic of China Should become a Member of the United Nations. 17. The problems of peace are also the problems of human development.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“How then can these Powers help to find peace? We patiently wait to hear of any success that may be achieved through the talks of the big Powers now taking place. 15. Similarly, in the case of the Viet-Nam war, we find that the failure of the permanent members of the Security Council to have a common approach to peace is largely responsible for the continuation of this most tragic and costly war. Mankind has waited most patiently to hear the results of the Paris peace talks. We therefore cannot emphasize enough the urgent necessity of reaching an agreement and establishing lasting peace in Viet-Nam. 16. The problems of achieving peace and security in the world require realism on the part of the permanent members of the Security Council.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“In Nigeria, as in the Middle East and Viet-Nam, the major Powers who are the permanent members of the Security Council, and who should be on the side of peace, are actively involved with one party or another in all these wars. 13. The situation in Nigeria is being greatly aggravated by the presence of foreign interests on both sides of the civil war. We believe that a peaceful solution can be achieved through negotiations so long as outside Powers are not involved. 14. The situation in the Middle East could also be quickly solved if all the big Powers were firmly committed to finding a peaceful and just solution. Again, it is most regrettable that some of the members of the Security Council are not devoid of self-interest in this matter and are for selfish reasons actively arming the warring parties.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“When those most responsible for peace and security are so committed on the side of war, how can they at the same time effectively play the role of mediator and peace-maker? Is it any wonder that the United Nations has become powerless and is not playing a major role in the preservation of peace and security? We must emphasize that the permanent members of the Security Council must play an impartial role. The taking of sides in any major conflict is bound to aggravate the situation and spread tension rather than establish conditions for the settlement of disputes. 12. What lessons can we learn by looking at the major conflicts in the world? The tragic civil war in Nigeria, the Middle East conflict and the war in Viet-Nam all clearly teach us one lesson.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The failure of the members of the Security Council, particularly the permanent members, who are responsible for peace and security in the world, to divorce themselves from siding with those who threaten peace and security is the main reason for the continued worsening of the world situation and the inability of the United Nations to perform its functions effectively. As we approach the twenty-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, the role of the Security Council is a matter that needs examination. 11. It is most disturbing to find that in all major conflicts threatening international peace and security, the permanent members of the Security Council, who should always be on the side of peace, are the ones fanning the flames of war.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The Security Council, as the primary organ of the United Nations charged with the maintenance of international peace and security, has a responsibility to perform and should have sufficient courage to take the necessary action. The racists should not be allowed on the one hand to reject the cherished principles of justice and equality and on the other to benefit through friendly international relations which are based on those very same principles. Without action by the Security Council, peace in Africa will remain threatened and insecure. 10.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“While Smith is introducing an apartheid-style constitution, all that the United Kingdom Government is prepared to do is remove its futile representative and suitably honour him for his services. From now on Rhodesia is no different from South Africa and only over-all action against all the minority régimes in southern Africa can hope to be successful. Therefore, the United Nations should not listen to, and be deceived by, those who preach half-hearted measures. We urge the Security Council to face up to its responsibilities and take strong measures to halt the rapidly deteriorating situation. Until that is done, independent African States have no choice but to support the liberation movements in their armed struggle against those régimes.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Another apartheid-style régime is being created while the United Kingdom Government is passively sitting with its arms folded in complacency. It is now four years since the unilateral declaration of independence and all we have heard from the United Kingdom is that force must not be used and that sanctions will soon bring about a change of heart among the racists and eventually lead them to return to legality and accept majority rule. We say the world has waited long enough. Sanctions have failed, owing to the support which the South African régime and. Portugal have given. At the same time Smith and his colleagues have in fact entrenched their positions and they are adopting even more extreme measures to safeguard white supremacy and the enslavement of the Africans who constitute the majority in that country. 9.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The Manifesto highlights the serious situation existing in the region and the threat to and deep concern of the independent African States. It was for that reason that the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity charged its present Chairman, the President of Cameroon, with the duty of presenting the Manifesto to the United Nations General Assembly. We sincerely hope that this Assembly will fully appreciate the spirit in which the Manifesto was conceived and reaffirm its belief in the principles to be found in the United Nations Charter by adopting the Manifesto. Those principles have almost been lost sight of in Rhodesia. 8. In Rhodesia, as we foresaw and feared, we are now witnessing the final abandonment by the United Kingdom of its responsibility.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Earlier this month this Manifesto was unanimously adopted in Addis Ababa by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity at its sixth session. The Lusaka Manifesto is an affirmation of the principles of justice, equality and human dignity. In it the African leaders have stated that they wish to make clear beyond all shadow of doubt their acceptance of the belief that all men are equal and have the right to human dignity. These are the same sentiments as those to which the United Nations Charter is committed. The Manifesto defines the attitude of independent African States to the racist régime in South Africa and to the philosophy of apartheid. It explains in very clear terms the alternatives before independent African States and before the liberation movements in southern Africa.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“It is also on the basis of their commitment to those universally accepted principles that independent African States appeal to other Members of the United Nations for support. The dignity of all men is destroyed when a section of humanity is denied its rights. Above all, without an acceptance of and a commitment to the principles of human dignity, equality and self-determination, there can be no basis for peace and justice in the world. 7. In April 1969 the Heads of State and Government of East and Central Africa, desirous of spelling out their attitude and purpose in relation to the problems existing in southern Africa, adopted in Lusaka a Manifesto on Southern Africa.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“This year Portugal has attacked Guinea and threatened lives and property in that State. This is in addition to the constant attacks that have been made on Zambia and the United Republic of Tanzania. We have no doubt that these acts of aggression will continue unless strong measures are taken by the Security Council to contain the situation. The stage is thus being set for the final confrontation between the minority racist régimes and the independent African States. The world, however, cannot afford to stand-by as a passive observer: It is not for love of war but because of their commitment to the principles of human equality and dignity that independent African States are opposed to colonialism and racial discrimination, which is being practised in South Africa.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The South African régime has also made a determined and persistent thrust northwards. On the one hand, it is seeking to strengthen its allies in Rhodesia and the Portuguese-controlled Territories of Angola and Mozambique and, on the other, it is out to establish puppet régimes in independent African States through deceit and subversion. We do not consider that these gestures are genuine, friendly and calculated to achieve the dignity of the black man on our continent. These gestures are calculated to extend the unacceptable philosophy of the superiority of one race. To make matters worse, those who resist this pressure and stand firm on the principles of equality and human dignity are being threatened with increasing subversion and open aggression from South Africa and Portugal. 6.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“To the north, in spite of the gallant struggle being waged by the freedom fighters in Mozambique, Angola and Guinea (Bissau), Portugal has built up confidence and is now striving to consolidate itself, since it sees this as the only way to continue exploiting the riches of Africa and thus save its crumbling economy. Any success it has achieved in fighting the forces of African nationalism has been carried out only through the massive economic and military assistance which it obtains from its allies. It is this same assistance that sustains the economy and military strength of South Africa. It is for this reason that we appeal to all countries which profess to be opposed to the evils of colonialism and racial discrimination to stop giving military and financial assistance to Portugal and South Africa. 5.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Indeed, the urgent problem facing Africa is precisely the issue of colonialism and racial discrimination. The forces of colonialism in Africa are becoming more firmly entrenched. The South African régime has strengthened its arsenals of war. With this continually increasing strength the South African régime has gone further to consolidate its abominable rule of tyranny over the Territory of Namibia, completely ignoring the overwhelming opinion of mankind as expressed in numerous resolutions of the United Nations. Indeed, the United Nations has brought ridicule upon itself by its failure to implement its decisions on Namibia and to save it from the grabbing hand of the Pretoria clique which wishes to usurp it and permanently enslave its people. 4.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“1. Madam President, allow me to congratulate you most warmly on your election to the high office of President of this Assembly. Your election reflects the important role which the women of Africa are determined to play in the international community. We wish you a most successful term of office. 2. For the first time in several years, the General Assembly is not admitting a new member. The absence this year of the admission of a new member does not reflect work well done, but rather a regrettable setback for the United Nations in its sacred task of ensuring that colonialism is dead. This session must therefore ensure that this setback is only a temporary one. We must ensure that the still unfinished task of bringing freedom and human dignity to all people is not forgotten but is carried on and successfully completed. 3.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Without the representation of the People’s Republic of China in this Organization, there cannot be a solution to the problem of disarmament, without which there cannot be lasting peace. 37. The question of disarmament has been the subject of intense discussion both here and in Geneva. In these negotiations the interests of the non-nuclear Powers have not been adequately covered. This was one of the major drawbacks of the Treaty on non-proliferation. Moreover, disarmament negotiations have centred on nuclear weapons without paying enough attention to the very grave danger posed by conventional weapons. The question of security guarantees, in our view, should be considered in relation to both nuclear and conventional weapons.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The war in Viet-Nam must come to an end if international peace is to be preserved. This war has led not only to the destruction of life and property in Viet-Nam, but also to the unnecessary waste of valuable resources which could have been utilized for peaceful economic development to the advantage of mankind. While we welcome the talks in Paris as a step in the right direction, we regret that, so far, no breakthrough is in sight. A sense of urgency must be brought to bear on the negotiations. We still hope that these deliberations will yield a lasting solution to the Viet-Nam tragedy. 36. As in the past, we are still convinced that the People’s Republic of China should take its rightful place in this Organization.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The situation is still explosive and a full-scale war could erupt at any moment. We have always believed, and we should like to restate, that no progress will be possible unless and until the parties concerned are prepared to change the policies governing their relationship with each other. We believe that as a first step to a lasting solution Israel should withdraw from occupied territories, as called for by the Security Council resolution of 22 November 1967 [242 (1967)]. We must also restate the principle that the territorial integrity of all countries in the area must be respected. We welcome the efforts so far made in this direction by the Secretary-General’s envoy, Ambassador Jarring. We urge, therefore, that no effort should be spared in the search for a permanent solution. 35. Once more I wish to refer to the Viet-Nam conflict.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Our needs are a greater flow of capital on more equitable terms, an improved world market, remunerative terms of trade and technical experts who understand and sympathize with our aspirations. All these needs can be fulfilled only if the international institutions which operate in these fields are reoriented and given a new and meaningful mandate. I have dealt at some length with the most urgent problems facing Africa and I now wish to make some reference to the other matters of world concern which previous speakers have touched upon. My delegation will cover these subjects more extensively in the Committees. 34. I should like now to turn to the situation in the Middle East. My Government deeply regrets that no permanent solution has as yet been found to the problem in that area.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Moreover, interests on loans are inequitably high and repayment terms are unfavourable. The matter is further aggravated by the anomalies that exist in the technical assistance which we receive. 32. Many of the experts sent to us have little knowledge of our problems and come with preconceived ideas on how best to deal with them. The work that these experts carry out in our countries is also often unnecessarily academic and it does not take into account the reality and urgency of our needs. In order to attain our goals, therefore, it is necessary to change what has always been a donor-centred arrangement into one in which the interests of the recipient countries are paramount. 33.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Commodity agreements for primary products such as coffee are not working to the full advantage of the producer countries, because the interests of the consumer developed countries take precedence. 31. The flow of capital to the developing countries is still inadequate, and the conditions under which it is procured place burdens on the economies of the recipient countries. Furthermore, the insistence of donor countries that recipient countries should use the funds which they obtain to import goods from the former raises the costs of projects, discourages local industries, and also results in the abandonment or postponement of some priority projects which may have a high local cost element. It distorts priorities and nullifies the whole rationale of our planning. The debt burden weighs heavily upon the economies of recipient countries.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Furthermore our neighbours have expressed interest in this challenging experiment and some have applied to join. We welcome this development and hope that the negotiations which are already in progress will be fruitful, to the mutual benefit of us all. 30. In spite of our efforts, however, the world economic situation is such that numerous obstacles hinder our development. It is disappointing to note that there has been hardly any progress made by UNCTAD to remove the trade barriers and to improve the terms of trade of the developing countries. High protective tariffs militate against our exports. Discriminatory policies against our manufactures still exist.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The border areas of independent African States are being bombed, people are being kidnapped and threats are being made to invade independent Africa. The Stage is being prepared for a racial war which will have disastrous consequences for the continent. We call upon the Security Council, therefore, to act to remove this threat. 29. Apart from colonialism, Africa’s other, twin preoccupation is economic development. We are striving to raise the standards of living of our people and in this task we are accelerating the pace of industrial development and diversifying our agriculture. We also believe strongly in regional co-operation and we are pleased to say that the East African Community, which was formed last year, is becoming stronger and is already yielding benefits to partner States.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Looking at the map of Africa, it is now quite evident that the real confrontation between independent Africa and the forces of colonialism is about to start. We have stated time and again and we now wish to reiterate that the situation in southern Africa is deteriorating very fast and constitutes a threat to international peace and security. The apartheid policy of South Africa, the colonial régime of Portugal and the racist minority régime in Rhodesia, all of which are backed by deadly conventional weapons, clearly demonstrate the danger the neighbouring independent African States are facing. The threat to peace in Africa is real. There is new and concrete evidence of a determined thrust northwards by those in the unholy alliance in southern Africa.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The pledges now being given are not worth the paper they are written on. The principle that must be upheld is one of no independence before majority African rule. Without that, all the other pledges are worthless and cannot save the Africans from perpetual servitude under apartheid. Since the unilateral declaration of independence, legislation in Rhodesia has shown quite clearly that the Smith régime is determined to go the apartheid way. I wish to reiterate that we in Uganda can never accept any solution of the Rhodesian problem which is not based on majority African rule. We consider that the developments arising from the talks on the Fearless warrant immediate re-examination of the Rhodesian question by the Security Council. 28.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“First, the cardinal principle of no independence before majority African rule is being cast overboard. Secondly, what has all along been known to be a rebellion is now being systematically legalized. We say that these are the two matters at issue which can be sacrificed only with serious consequences. We see now that Britain is going step by step to repeat once more what she did in 1910 when she callously sealed the fate of millions of Africans in South Africa under dubious pledges and thus created the situation that has given rise to apartheid and all the problems we now face in southern Africa. We hear of pledges, including the requirement to refer any constitutional changes in Rhodesia to the Privy Council. In a similar way pledges were made in 1910 and all of us know what happened to them.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“We call on her to remember that the fulfilment of her pledge to the people of Zimbabwe is a responsibility she must not shirk. Britain is committed to the principle of no independence before majority African rule and this pledge should be fulfilled immediately by any means, including the use of force. 27. Our apprehension with regard to the United Kingdom’s attitude towards her responsibilities to the African people of Zimbabwe has been confirmed particularly by the recent talks between Mr. Wilson and Smith on the Fearless. In those talks, serious issues of principle were in question. During those talks certain proposals were made by Britain to Smith. Smith has now indicated that these proposals are generally acceptable to his régime. We now know also that these proposals amount to very serious concessions of principle by Britain.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The result of the United Kingdom’s refusal to use force is clear to all of us. The experiment with economic sanctions has lasted long enough and has failed. The United Nations should not be so preoccupied with sanctions that it loses sight of the desired end. Out goal is to see a free independent Zimbabwe under majority rule. This goal must determine the nature of the measures that we adopt. The comprehensive mandatory sanctions imposed by the Security Council have failed to bring down the illegal régime in Rhodesia. On the contrary, in the absence of more effective measures Smith and his racist régime have grown from strength to strength and he now talks with even greater confidence. Uganda still believes that the United Kingdom has no excuse whatsoever for not using force to crush the rebellion.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“It is a process that goes to fulfil one of the fundamental objectives of the Organization of African Unity and the United Nations: that is, to fight colonialism and to help all the peoples of the world to become independent. 25. You may recall that the representative of the United Kingdom, while sponsoring the candidature of Swaziland for membership of this Organization, claimed that Swaziland was its last colony in Africa, thus deliberately forgetting that Rhodesia is a British colony. We in Uganda cannot accept that contention and in my statement I will spend some time discussing this burning issue. 26. Uganda continues to be disturbed by the situation in Rhodesia. The fact that three years have passed since the unilateral declaration of independence is a challenge to the United Nations.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“23. I want to start by congratulating the distinguished Foreign Minister of Guatemala on being elected President of the General Assembly and its twenty-third session. We are very sorry to learn of his illness and we wish him a speedy recovery. I should also like to express thanks to the outgoing President for the work he did for this Assembly. 24. We in Africa understand the meaning of what it is to gain independence and to be free from colonialism. Last month, in Algiers, we were happy to admit Mauritius and Swaziland to the membership of the Organization of African Unity. We are equally happy to see Equatorial Guinea gain its independence from Spain. The accession to independence of the States I have referred to is a significant and positive step in the area of decolonization.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“I hope and trust that developed and developing countries will play their full role in a joint effort to make this world a better, safer and happier place for us all.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It is our hope that the Second United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, due to be held at New Delhi next year, will achieve more positive results in this direction than did the first Conference at Geneva. 22. I should like to end my statement by welcoming the remarks on aid made by Mr. Martin, Chairman of the Canadian delegation [1569th meeting], in which he announced his country's plans to give more aid on better terms to developing countries and its intention to play a full part in the replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association. Those two issues, the issue of giving aid on better terms and the question of replenishing International Development Association resources, are very important issues in the field of aid, and can contribute significantly to the achievement of rapid development.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“I would like, on behalf of my Government, to record publicly our appreciation and thanks both to the United Nations and to Denmark for his services. It is hoped that, in accordance with the Charter of OAU, more States in East and Central Africa will find it possible to join with us in a common understanding to achieve an accelerated rate and growth of development. It is with this objective in view and in accordance with the Charter of OAU that a number of meetings of representatives of various East and Central African Governments have been held. 21. In the field of international and economic relationships, our experience convinces us that the best form of aid is through the establishment and widening of greater commercial contact and favourable terms of trade to developing countries.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“All parties concerned in the conflict should see their way to negotiate and be encouraged to do so. 20. Turning now to economic development, the Uganda Government is convinced that our level and rate of economic development will, in the final analysis, depend on the results of our own endeavour. We believe that with the co-operation of other neighbouring States, it is possible for us to achieve a higher rate of economic growth. In pursuance of this policy, the East African States have maintained common services and a common market. To formalize and strengthen this co-operation, a treaty for East African co-operation was signed in Kampala in June of this year by the Republics of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. This treaty was based on recommendations of a commission under the chairmanship of Professor Phillips.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“An attempt to find a lasting and just solution to this problem cannot be achieved without moral and physical support from the United Nations. The United Nations, and especially the Security Council, should take the initiative to bring about peace in the Middle East. It is our duty at the present session to build on the achievement which brought about the cease-fire. 19. Concerning the vexed and unfortunate problem of Viet-Nam, my delegation supports the view that a political solution is needed and should be sought. We appeal to all parties in the conflict to stop fighting. The military approach and method, apart from the loss of life involved, can never solve this problem. We support the principles agreed to in the Geneva Agreement of 1954, which should constitute a basis for peaceful settlement.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It was on those grounds that my delegation supported in the emergency special session of the General Assembly the draft resolution calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Arab territories occupied during the war. Withdrawal, in the opinion of my delegation, while not solving the problem, would be an important first step towards finding a just, peaceful and lasting solution to the Middle East issues. No progress will be possible unless and until the parties concerned are prepared to change their policies governing their relationship in the Middle East. 18. We consider that belligerency is as futile as the psychology of force in solving the complicated problems of the Middle East. The States concerned should seriously analyse their positions and policies towards each other with the objective of reducing tension in the area.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It is because of this that we feel very strongly that this matter must be taken up by the United Nations. The United Nations must stop this new wave of mercenary activity which, if it continued, would poison racial relationships and erode the principles enshrined in the Charter, and would indeed make a mockery of international relationships and democracy. 17. I now turn to the conflict in the Middle East, which has caused and still causes us grave concern. My Government supports the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of all the States in the Middle East. We support the existence and territorial integrity of Israel. We are, however, opposed to the acquisition of territory through military conquest.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It is important that the General Assembly consider this problem and find an effective remedy before it is too late. We know from where these mercenaries are recruited: they are being recruited from countries most of which are Member States of this Organization. We appeal to the Member States concerned to make it illegal for their nationals to be recruited as mercenaries. This is important and urgent and we will support measures requiring Member States to ban the recruitment of these soldiers of fortune and make it illegal for their citizens to be hired as mercenaries. The activities of mercenaries are against the Charter of the United Nations because they threaten the very existence of certain States of Africa. They undermine the territorial integrity of Member States of this Organization.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“These mercenaries and their activities have a number of racial overtones. These mercenaries are white, and since they operate in black Africa there is a danger of fanning racial animosity and conflict, which must be avoided. Mercenaries who engage in these unfortunate and regrettable excesses not only go to Africa to earn money, but — what is disturbing and clear — they are opposed to the existence of independent, stable and viable Governments run by Africans. We have seen them at work waging war against the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 16. The use of mercenaries to invade foreign lands is a new and brutal feature in another scramble for Africa. These mercenaries are encouraged by some Governments whose policies are racial.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We in Africa are determined to do everything to help the Africans in their struggle for political rights and self-determination as clearly laid down in the Charters of the United Nations and that of OAU. We would hate to see racial war developing in Africa, because we believe there is room for both black and white to coexist and contribute towards building a better Africa. The United Nations at the international level and OAU at the regional level have important roles to play in the emancipation of all non-self-governing countries in Africa. 15. While this body is bogged down with the problems of decolonization of which I have been speaking, we must touch upon another subject which is of concern to Africa, another political storm which has developed and now looms over the continent: the activities of mercenaries.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)