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1. “The representatives of many Asian and African States have from this rostrum spoken with understandable concern of the economic and social needs of their States. We have full understanding for those needs and are doing our bit to assist the developing countries. 64. The responsibility for the difficulties being experienced by the peoples of the developing countries lies with those who have plundered their economy in the past and are continuing to do so by exporting capital and imposing terms of unequal international trade. That is the main reason why the development efforts of many countries are not yielding the expected results. 65.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

2. “The delegation of the Ukrainian SSR strongly denounces the reactionary activities of those régimes and would like to state quite categorically that without the military, economic and political support of monopolist forces, racism and colonialism in southern Africa would have long ceased to exist. 61. The Ukrainian people has always supported and will go on supporting the cause of speedy elimination of the vestiges of colonialism. 62. It as become the duty of all progressive forces of our time to support and assist the just national liberation struggle of the peoples, and to co-operate with the newly independent States. Declaratory statements on the equality of nations which are not backed up by constant and effective support for the anti-imperialist liberation struggle of the peoples are empty words. 63.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

3. “Through concerted international action the States Members of the United Nations can and must effectively promote the attainment by the peoples of Southern Rhodesia, Namibia and the Portuguese and other colonies of their right to freedom and independence. 60. The United Nations has now encountered a situation in which the South African and Southern Rhodesian racists, together with the Portuguese colonialists, have entered into a compact for the purpose of thwarting United Nations efforts to help in the speedy liberation of the peoples of southern Africa.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

4. “But it would be a mistake to forget that a considerable part of the African continent, the southern part, is still under the heel of colonial régimes, racism and apartheid. Freedom is indivisible, just as peace is indivisible. So long as southern Africa remains in the grip of colonial exploitation and 50 million people remain in colonial bondage, honest people on this earth cannot feel at ease. This is a situation which also involves the authority and prestige of the United Nations. The Organization must resolutely continue the struggle for the complete and final abolition of colonialism in all its forms and manifestations.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

5. “The question of the implementation of the historic United Nations Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples [resolution 1514 (XV)] is on the agenda of the present session. Through the selfless struggle of the oppressed countries and peoples and the support they have received from the socialist and other freedom-loving countries, the overwhelming majority of former colonies have already acquired independent statehood. The delegation of the Ukrainian SSR warmly welcomes the delegation of the newly independent State of Swaziland, and wishes the people of that young African State all success. 59. The peoples of the world have won great victories in their fight against colonialism.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

6. “The main reason for the division of Korea is the gross intervention by the United States in the internal affairs of the Korean people, the United States policy of making South Korea a strategic springboard and a major military base aimed at the security of the peoples of Asia. The withdrawal of all foreign forces from South Korea and the dissolution of the United Nations Commission for the Reunification and Rehabilitation of Korea are the demands of our times. They have been put forward in the General Assembly by socialist and Afro-Asian States. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, as one of the sponsors of the agenda item concerning the withdrawal of foreign forces [A/7184 and Add.1 and 2], hopes that at the twenty-third session of the General Assembly progress will finally be made in a solution. 58.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

7. “Israel dares to challenge the United Nations only because it is supported in its aggressive policy by the forces of imperialism, notably the United States of America. The United Nations General Assembly must therefore demand all the more strongly that the Israel aggressors and their patrons should stop this criminal toying with the destinies of the peoples of the Middle East and comply with the decisions of the Security Council. 57. The peoples of the world expect the United Nations General Assembly to take effective steps to strengthen peace in the Far East. If tension in that region is to be reduced, and if conditions conducive to the peaceful unification of Korea on democratic principles are to be created, United States and all other foreign forces must be withdrawn forthwith from the territory of South Korea.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

8. “Israel has not stopped committing acts of armed provocation against the neighbouring Arab States. 55. In refusing to comply with the Security Council resolution of 22 November 1967 on the settlement of the situation in the Middle East, the Israel Government is in fact acting in a way that will frustrate a political settlement and is trying from a position of strength to impose upon the Arabs conditions which are patently unacceptable to them and are incompatible with the sovereignty and security of the Arab States. This was reaffirmed once again in the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel from this rostrum only a few days ago [1686th meeting]. The comments made on that statement by Mr. Riad, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Republic, [1689th meeting] were, in our view, well founded. 56.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

9. “This proposal has received wide support from States interested in establishing a lasting peace in the Middle East. 53. Who will venture to deny that lasting peace in the Middle East can be established only on the basis of the withdrawal of Israel troops from all the Arab territories they have seized, on the basis of the principal of the territorial integrity and the independence of every State in the Middle East. 54. But there is no peace in the Middle East. Israel troops are still the lords and masters of the areas of the United Arab Republic, Syria and Jordan which they have occupied. The Israel occupation authorities are subjecting the Arab populations to violent and high-handed treatment. The ruling circles of Israel make no attempt to conceal their intentions of annexing the conquered territories.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

10. “The elimination of the consequences of Israel’s aggression against the Arab States is one of the basic problems before the United Nations. The Organization has taken certain steps in this regard: the Security Council has condemned Israel’s acts of aggression in a number of its resolutions; a programme for a political settlement in the Middle East was drafted and approved by the Security Council in its well-known resolution [242(1967)] of 22 November 1967; the tasks of facilitating the implementation of that resolution was entrusted to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Jarring. 52. The Government of the United Arab Republic has put forward a constructive proposal for the implementation in stages of the Security Council resolution concerning conditions for a political settlement.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

11. “However, despite the emergence of a number of factors conducive to a cessation of the war in Viet-Nam, the United States Government does not appear over-anxious to take advantage of this opportunity. The constant assurances of the United States that it wants peace in Viet-Nam are words which are not matched by deeds. The American side is to blame for the continuing bloodshed in Viet-Nam. 50. Many States are increasingly supporting the demand for the unconditional cessation of all bombing of the territory of the Democratic Republic of Viet-Nam, and of all other acts of war against it. This is being demonstrated even by the present session of the General Assembly. 51. Another region in which dangerous tension still exists is the Middle East.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

12. “We support the declaration of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet-Nam that is it is prepared to discuss all aspects of a settlement of the Viet-Namese question after a full and unconditional cessation of bombing and all other acts of war against the Democratic Republic of Viet-Nam. This is the key which alone can open the door to such negotiations. 48. The political basis for settling the Viet-Namese question is set forth in the well-known stand of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet-Nam and in the political programme of 1 September 1967 adopted by the National Liberation Front of South Viet-Nam. We fully support that basis — which is in accordance with the 1954 Geneva Agreements — for settling the Vietnamese question. 49.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

13. “The Ukrainian SSR, along with the other friends of Viet-Nam, is proud that its brotherly assistance and support have helped to strengthen the position of the Vietnamese people in their struggle against the United States aggressors. Appropriate assistance and support will be given to the people of Viet-Nam as long as may be necessary. 46. The course of the war in Viet-Nam, the military fiascos of the aggressor, have, in the United States itself, caused not only large sections of the public but also a growing number of political leaders to call for a political, and not a military, settlement of the problem of Viet-Nam. 47. In this connexion, it would be hard to overestimate the contribution made by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet-Nam in agreeing to establish contact with the United States side in Paris.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

14. “The aggression of the United States against the people of Viet-Nam, which is a crime against international peace and security, is hampering the constructive efforts of States, creating tension in relations between them and inflaming the political atmosphere. 44. But now, for the first time, factors are emerging which may lead to a political settlement of the problem of Viet-Nam. 45. The heroic Vietnamese people have resisted the onslaughts of the aggressor and have demonstrated to the whole world their courage, patriotism and invincibility. No one can deny that this has been the main outcome of the war in Viet-Nam.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

15. “Quite recently the forces of aggression and international reaction were dealt a rebuff, and an uncompromising rebuff, in Europe. This further served to strengthen the foundations of peace and European security. The whole world was enabled to realize that support, consolidation and production of the socialist achievements of peoples are the common international duty of the socialist States, that these are not words but a fact. The socialist States are fulfilling and will continue to fulfil this duty of theirs, defending their vital interests to the last. 43. The international situation continues to hinge to a large extent on the question of Viet-Nam.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

16. “The socialist States are well aware of the subversive activities of the imperialist forces against the socialist world. They are determined to resist them; as dangerous to the peoples of the world, with all the means at their disposal. Let the imperialist circles not imagine that their plans to interfere in the affairs of the socialist States will be successful. The peoples of the socialist countries, united by the community of their lofty ideals and of their destiny, will themselves settle problems relating to their mutual relations, and no one can interfere in this matter in any way. To ignore this reality of our time, and to encroach upon the inviolability of the boundary of the socialist community of States constitutes premeditated sabotage of the very foundations of international peace and security. 42.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

17. “The countries of that community are united by old ties of deep friendship, by common ideas, and by a common path; they have voluntarily assumed various obligations, including that of ensuring their mutual security. The socialist States, united in the Warsaw Treaty Defence Organization, are a reliable bulwark of peace in Europe. 40. Over the years of post-war relations between States, a regular pattern has emerged and become crystallized in the process of maintaining and strengthening peace in our time. It is characterized by the fact that with the existence of two socio-political systems—the world socialist system and the world capitalist system—the greatest threat to the general peace comes from the imperialist powers’ attempts to interfere in the internal affairs or the countries of the socialist community. 41.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

18. “Gromyko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the USSR, stated from this rostrum that the Soviet Union was ready to co-operate with the Federal Republic of Germany in various fields (1679th meeting). The Ukrainian people and Government support that constructive approach, and express the hope that the Federal Republic of Germany, basing its policy on the real situation resulting from the Second World War, will find it possible to make its contribution to the strengthening of peace in Europe. In our view the question of convening a conference of all European States to discuss today’s problems of consolidating peace in Europe is a matter which is now ripe for consideration. 39. The community of socialist States, in which more than half the population of the European continent lives is an extremely important factor for peace in post-war Europe.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

19. “The facts of life will prevail over the obstacles on this path raised by the enemies of socialism and peace, and we are convinced that the time is not far off when everyone will realize that the problems of peace and security in Europe cannot be settled without the German Democratic Republic. 37. We contend that both German States, which occupy important positions in the system of international relations, should become full Members of the United Nations. The Ukrainian delegation is confident that the participation of the German Democratic Republic in the work of the United Nations would strengthen those forces in the Organization which advocate co-operation between States in the interests of peace and progress. 38. The Chairman of the Soviet delegation, A. A.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

20. “We are firmly convinced that even though the States of Europe may have different social systems, they share a common goal, namely to preserve and strengthen the foundations of peace on the European continent, where the fires of both world wars were kindled. This conviction of ours stems not only from an understanding of the vital interests and aspirations of the European peoples, but also from a realistic assessment of the forces opposing the policy of military adventurism and would-be aggression. 36. The foremost bastion of peace in central Europe is the German Democratic Republic. The existence of two German States is an indisputable fact, a reality, which does not depend on the willingness or unwillingness of particular countries or Governments to recognize the German Democratic Republic as a sovereign State.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

21. “Those are the facts and not one Government, not one responsible statesman is entitled to forget them. 34. Such “forgetfulness” can be understood, though not excused, when shown by delegations representing countries that are far from Europe. But what we utterly fail to understand is how such short-sighted positions can be adopted by those whose countries have tasted through their own bitter experience the fruits of German revanchism and militarism. Evidently the ruling circles of those countries are so blinded by their selfish class interests that they are prepared to forget the tragic lessons of their countries’ recent past. 35. While realizing the danger to peace inherent in these political developments in Europe, we are, of course, not surrendering to pessimism.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

22. “As in the past, West German policy is primarily based on non-acceptance of existing borders and revision of the results of the Second World War, claims to represent all Germans, non-recognition of the German Democratic Republic, illegal encroachment on West Berlin, and efforts to obtain nuclear weapons in one form or another. 32. It is also a fact that a neo-Nazi party — calling itself the National Democratic Party — is gaining ground in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is becoming a rallying-point for fascist diehards who dream of getting even for their lost war. Meanwhile, the ruling circles of the Federal Republic of Germany are preparing the ground for that Party. They even speak of the possibility of a coalition with it. All this is being done in order to frighten the peoples of the other States of Europe. 33.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

23. “For us, German militarism and revanchism are not an abstraction but a historical fact which has brought our people so many misfortunes and has forced us to summon up all our physical and spiritual resources in order to persevere, to triumph and to bind up our wounds, together with all the peoples of the Soviet Union. It is the grim lesson of history that has taught us to be vigilant. 30. There is talk of Bonn’s new policy. But what is new about it, if we analyse it? It used to be said in Bonn that the West German Government’s objective was to restore the Reich of the 1937 boundaries. Now they talk about the need to “overcome the status quo”. What is the difference? 31.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

24. “No, we were fighting for the future of peace in Europe and throughout the world. And that fight goes on today, when the problem of European security is as acute as ever. 27. For it is in Europe, on a relatively small territory, that the most powerful military machines of our times - NATO and the Warsaw Treaty Organization — are pitted against one another. In such circumstances, even a small local incident can have the most serious consequences. 28. In the centre of Europe there is a State — the Federal Republic of Germany — which is pursing a revenge-seeking, militaristic policy. 29. Let no one airily accuse us of conducing hostile propaganda against the Federal Republic of Germany, or of artificially inflaming passions.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

25. “Naturally, if these measures are to be successful, all States Members of the United Nations must demonstrate goodwill and a desire to co-operate. 26. For historical reasons the situation in Europe affects the interests of all States, however distant they may be from that part of the world. It is easy to understand why the peoples of Europe are particularly interested in the solution of the problem of the security of their continent. Need we speak of the vital interest in this matter of the Ukrainian people, to whom two world wars have brought untold victims and tremendous suffering and destruction? In the Second World War alone, we lost 4.5 million civilians. We, like the other peoples of the anti-Hitler coalition, did not make these enormous sacrifices solely to defeat the enemy on the field of battle.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

26. “Unfortunately, not all States have acceded to that important document, which has become an integral part of contemporary international law. Ways and means of ensuring that all States comply with the Geneva Protocol must be considered at the current session. To that end, a constructive start was made by the General Assembly when, at the initiative of Hungary, it examined that question at its twenty-first session. 24. The questions of the elimination of foreign military bases, of regional disarmament and of the use of the sea-bed and ocean floor exclusively for peaceful purposes should be examined as matters of urgency. 25. My delegation is deeply convinced that the Soviet Government’s memorandum is evidence of its concern about the fate of the world and the security of the peoples.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

27. “This means that immediate agreement could be reached on the prohibition of underground nuclear weapon tests. 22. The increasing frequency of accidents involving United States bombers carrying nuclear weapons beyond the limits of United States territory is causing serious concern among the peoples of the world. At the twenty-first session of the General Assembly, the Governments of Poland and the Ukraine drew the attention of the United Nations to these activities which are a threat to peace, and today our delegation considers it necessary without further delay to prohibit the flights of bombers carrying nuclear weapons beyond national frontiers and to limit the areas patrolled by missile-carrying submarines. 23. Over forty years ago, the Protocol prohibiting the use of chemical and bacteriological weapons was adopted at Geneva.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

28. “The time has come to take a second, entirely logical and timely step, namely to put that prohibition in treaty form, thus making it mandatory international law, The Ukrainian delegation believes that a decision must promptly be taken on the question of convening an international conference to draft a special convention prohibiting the use of nuclear weapons. The conclusion of such a convention would mean an end to the political use of nuclear weapons and a step onwards to their physical destruction. 20. It is also high time to settle the question of the complete prohibition of underground nuclear tests. 21. The facts convincingly demonstrate that it is no longer possible to detonate nuclear weapons underground in secret. Underground explosions are being clearly and unmistakably identified by national detection devices.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

29. “The Soviet memorandum contains a combination of proposals for the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons, the cessation of production of such weapons and the reduction and elimination of stockpiles, and the restriction and subsequent reduction of vehicles for the delivery of strategic weapons. The world has reached the point where nuclear weapons must be outlawed. When in 1961 the General Assembly adopted the well-known Declaration on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear and Thermo-Nuclear Weapons [resolution 1653(XVI)], it proclaimed the use of such weapons contrary to the spirit, letter and aims of the United Nations and a crime against mankind.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

30. “General Assembly resolution 2373(XXII) calls for such measures expressing the conviction "...that an agreement to prevent the further proliferation of nuclear weapons must be followed as soon as possible by effective measures on the cessation of the nuclear arms race and on nuclear disarmament...”. 18. This precisely is the purpose of the Soviet Government’s Memorandum concerning Urgent Measures to Stop the Arms Race and Achieve Disarmament [A/7134], which was sent to all States on 1 July 1968, and has been submitted for consideration at the current session of the General Assembly as an important and urgent question. 19.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

31. “It has been argued that it would be inopportune for States to sign and ratify the Treaty at this stage, in view of mounting international tension. This is wrong. On the contrary, the greater tension and the increased activity of aggressive forces make it more imperative than ever that the Treaty should be concluded and the nuclear arms race checked. Those who are responsible for the foreign policy of States must surely appreciate the fundamental logic of this. 17. The Treaty puts a stop to the further proliferation of nuclear weapons and at the same time creates more favourable conditions for the application of effective measures for the prohibition and destruction of those weapons.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

32. “Obviously, the United Nations acted correctly in entrusting to the Eighteen-Nation Committee the task of conducting negotiations on general and complete disarmament and at the same time deciding on partial arms control and disarmament measures. 14. Six years ago, the Soviet Union submitted to the Eighteen-Nation Committee a draft treaty on general and complete disarmament, containing the constructive elements required to settle this problem. In addition the Soviet Union and other socialist countries have on many occasions submitted proposals for partial measures. 15. After lengthy negotiations, in which nuclear and non-nuclear States took part, agreement was reached on the text of a Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons [resolution 2373(XXII)], which world opinion quite rightly saw as a great success for peace. 16.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

33. “In our delegation’s view, the essential task of the twenty-third session of the General Assembly is to use the authority of the United Nations to support healthy trends in international life and to counter the schemes of the anti-peace forces with constructive efforts to settle the most important and most pressing international problems. We are ready to do all we can to encourage the development of international relations along such lines. 13. In present circumstances, when huge stock-piles of conventional and nuclear weapons have been accumulated, disarmament has become the greatest problem confronting mankind. Many years’ experience of disarmament negotiations has shown that certain conditions make it impossible to settle simultaneously and at once all the problem relating to disarmament.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

34. “Through all the zigzags resulting from the struggle of antagonistic forces, a certain turn for the better has emerged in the approach of many States to the solution of international problems, in the search for mutually acceptable methods of international co-operation based on the principle of peaceful co-existence between States with different social systems. 11. The imperialist forces are being increasingly isolated, and more and more people are becoming aware of the need to put an end to wars of aggression, to reach a political settlement, to ease the tension associated with potential conflicts in various parts of the world, to eradicate colonialism and racism once and for all, and to prevent the resurgence of Nazism. 12.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

35. “The Government of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic consider it necessary to stress yet again the role and significance of the United Nations as an instrument for international contacts and for settling important questions of international life. 10. Owing to the persistent and determined efforts of the socialist and other peace-loving States, the ground has been prepared on a large number of major international problems for constructive action to reinforce international peace and security.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

36. “The representatives of the States Members of the United Nations have come together at a regular session of the General Assembly in order to state their Governments’ views on current events, and to try to determine what further steps should be taken to settle urgent international problems. 8. The complex, contradictory and heterogeneous aspects of the current international situation are naturally reflected in the activities of the United Nations whose task it is to promote greater international peace and security and to help to solve the key political, economic and social problems of our time. 9.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

37. “5. Mr. President, permit me on behalf of the delegation of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic to congratulate you on your election to the high office of President of the General Assembly during its twenty-third session, and to express the hope that under your guidance this session will by its work help the international situation to develop in the direction of strengthening universal peace. 6. The Ukrainian delegation associates itself with those who from this rostrum have addressed words of gratitude to the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Corneliu Manescu, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Romania, during its last session. 7.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

38. “The partisans of peace realize ever more clearly that the elimination of the hotbeds of aggression is a task of paramount importance, It is the duty of all States to promote with all their strength and by every possible means the relaxation of international tensions, the strengthening of mutual trust in the relations among States and the creation of a healthier international atmosphere.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

39. “We also have no objections to the admission to membership in the United Nations of the other German State — the Federal Republic of Germany. 78. The Ukrainian SSR, proceeding from well-known considerations of principle, continues to believe that the legitimate rights of the Chinese People's Republic should be restored in this Organization and that the clique of Chiang Kai-shek should be expelled from all United Nations organs. 79. An intensive struggle between the forces of peace and the forces of aggression is still going on in the international arena.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

40. “The decision of the General Assembly on this question, together with the decision to abolish the notorious United Nations Commission on the Rehabilitation and Unification of Korea", would constitute a constructive step towards the achievement of unity for their long-suffering nation by the Korean people themselves. 77. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic still believes in the great importance of ensuring the universal character of this Organization. The continued enhancement of its role in the consolidation of world peace and security raises the urgent question of the admission of the German Democratic Republic to the United Nations, The German Democratic Republic's membership would expand the possibilities of the United Nations to work for peace and would increase its effectiveness.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

41. “In order to cope with them, all the Member States should, first of all, ensure strict observance of the provisions of the Charter and prevent their violation. 75. The United Nations has made a useful contribution to the strengthening of mutual understanding and co-operation among different States. Unfortunately, its agenda still retains such vestiges of the "cold war" as the co-called "Korean question". The occupation of South Korea by foreign, predominantly American, troops is the main obstacle to the peaceful reunification of that country. 76. That is why the Ukrainian delegation, together with the delegations of other socialist countries, proposed that the question of the withdrawal of all foreign occupation troops from South Korea should be included in the agenda of the present session of the General Assembly [A/6696 and Add.1-3].”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

42. “It is a matter of pride for us that among the names revered by and well known to mankind there are not a few names of Ukrainian scientists, writers and composers, whose creative work has promoted scientific and cultural progress in the world. The Ukrainian people, striving untiringly and systematically to maintain and strengthen peace and friendship among peoples, will continue to make their contribution to the development of world civilization. 73. On our way we have encountered difficulties and failures. We have had to live through the horrors of bloody wars. But we were victorious because we believed in the righteousness of our cause and today we view our future with the same confidence. 74. At the present period in international relations the United Nations is facing complex and important problems.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

43. “In the production of many important items, including pig iron, steel, rolled metal, main-line diesel locomotives, sugar, iron ore and gas the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic occupies the first place in Europe. 71. These achievements of the Ukrainian people have been furthered by the cultural revolution which has multiplied the creative powers of a liberated people. There are about 100,000 scientific workers in the Ukraine and over 24,000 of them hove scientific degrees and titles. Fourteen million people study in different educational institutions, which means that almost every third citizen in the Ukraine is studying. 72.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

44. “This is the source of happiness of the Ukrainian people, of its strength, glory and successes. 69. The road taken by the Ukrainian people over the past half-century has been one of heroic deeds, stern trials, tremendous creative work in all spheres of social, economic and cultural life. Soviet Ukraine today is a Republic with powerful industries, developed agriculture, and a high level of science and culture. 70. With a territory of less than 1 per cent of the world and a population amounting to 1.5 per cent of the population of the world, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic produces from 7 to 10 per cent of the world's output of pig iron, steel, iron ore and coal.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

45. “The current session must contribute to the safeguarding of the interests of developing nations and to the creation of the necessary conditions for their independent development. 67. Only one month separates us from a great date in the history of mankind — the fiftieth anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, which was a turning-point also in the life of the Ukrainian people. The victorious course of that Revolution led to the establishment of Soviet rule in the Ukraine on 25 December 1917. 68. Side by side with other fraternal peoples, the Ukrainian people, inspired by the idea of social and national liberation, has won Its freedom, statehood and sovereignty; has created a republic, equal among equals in the mighty and indestructible Union of Soviet Republics.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

46. “The developing countries rightfully demand a revision of the existing system of international .economic relations. They are particularly concerned about discriminatory terms of trade and loans with strings attached; they experience great difficulties in finding funds to finance their development. 65. We have always considered that the main reason for the weakness of the position of developing nations in the world economic system and in international trade lies in the activities of monopolies, which stop at nothing in their endeavours to retain the favourable conditions they enjoy in their relations with developing countries. 66. Under such circumstances, in the view of our delegation, the United Nations must concentrate on the protection of the economic positions of developing countries.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

47. “During the twenty-two years of its existence the United Nations has devoted considerable attention to questions of economic development, and has taken many useful decisions leading to the consolidation of the national economies of developing countries through industrialization, democratic agrarian reforms, expansion of the State sector, training of national technical personnel and the creation of conditions for equal and mutually advantageous international trade. 63. However, despite all these decisions, the gap between the economies of developed and developing countries, instead of decreasing, is growing even wider. Though more than half the period of the United Nations Development Decade has passed, its tasks are still far from being fulfilled. Numerous important problems facing the developing nations remain unsolved. 64.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

48. “Racists continue their arbitrary rule, the inhuman policy of apartheid is being put into effect, the rights of entire peoples are being trampled underfoot and fundamental freedoms and human rights are being flagrantly violated. All those questions have been repeatedly examined in various United Nations bodies and specialized agencies, and the reasons for the appearance and existence of these problems have been revealed. It is the duty of our Organization and of all States Members of the United Nations to seek the best possible solution to those problems. 62.”

    1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

49. “The activities of the foreign monopolies in colonial Territories are a serious obstacle on the road to independence. That is why this session of the General Assembly must make its contribution towards the elimination of the domination of foreign monopolies in colonial countries. 60. The Assembly has much serious work to accomplish in the social and economic fields. The tremendous growth of productive forces, the unprecedented development of science, technology and culture, which are the characteristic features of the second half of the twentieth century, exist side by side with such terrible social evils as hunger, illiteracy, unemployment and extreme poverty. 61.”

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50. “The last General Assembly session, in its resolution 2189 (XXI), denounced the activities of foreign monopolies in the colonial countries and decided to include this question as a separate item on the agenda of its twenty-second session. The policy of colonialism and the interests of monopolies are two sides of the same coin. The economy of colonial countries is completely in the hands of monopolies and, because of this, takes on an evermore one-sided and ugly form. 58. The monopolies brutally exploit the labour of the indigenous population, pump out raw materials, paying next to nothing for them, and reap fabulous profits. The enterprises they have built remain foreign bodies in the colonies; profits flow abroad and are not used for the development of the economy of the colonial Territories. 59.”

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