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first: 1973-09-24
most recent: 1977-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
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“The developing countries will continue to rely on their own capabilities and to utilize their own resources. They are determined to speed up their economic development by joining forces and through mutual co-operation and assistance. We feel sure that the meeting of representatives of the co-ordinating countries, which has just ended in Belgrade, and which prepared a number of proposals for the implementation of the Action Program for Economic Co-operation among Non-Aligned Countries, will contribute to this. 144. In achieving the aims and performing the tasks laid down at the sixth special session of the General Assembly, the role of the United Nations is irreplaceable.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“In addition, a matter occupying our close attention is the grave consequences of famine affecting many African countries, particularly in the Sudano-Sahelian region, and in some other countries in other parts of the world. It is of vital necessity for the international community and our Organization to approach more decisively the solving of these acute problems. 142. Aware of the situation in the most seriously affected developing countries, the Government of Yugoslavia has decided, within the confines of its capacities, to contribute to the emergency measures provided for in the Special Program, despite the fact that my country, also, seriously feels the results of these unfavorable trends in the world economy that include restrictions imposed on its traditional export markets. 143.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The extremely difficult position of the most seriously affected developing countries places a great obligation on all countries to heed the appeal launched at the special session, in the name of solidarity, interdependence and common progress. We feel that at this session the General Assembly should give decisive support to the implementation of the Special Program. 141. In this connexion, I particularly wish to emphasize the extraordinarily difficult position of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, which is fighting the terrible consequences of inherited backwardness, war destruction, natural catastrophes and extremely unfavorable world economic trends.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We are convinced that a search for some other solutions and resistance to the inevitable process of establishing a new economic order could only worsen the already critical situation in which we find ourselves today. 140. I should especially like to stress the importance of the most urgent and complete implementation of the Special Program contained in the Program of Action. Despite the fact that the General Assembly at the special session achieved a high degree of agreement on the need to extend urgent and adequate assistance to developing countries which are most seriously affected by the current economic trends in the world, the implementation of the Special Program as a whole is going slowly, so that there is a danger of its losing its basic purpose.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“On the initiative of the non-aligned and other developing countries it reached a historic decision on the establishment of a new international economic order and adopted a Program of Action [resolution 3202 (S-Vl)]. This offers a basis and framework which make it possible, by common effort and respect for the interests of both the developing and the developed countries, to seek solutions to the most serious economic problems confronting us. For that reason, in our opinion, our actions should be directed towards the most rapid and complete implementation of the Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order [resolution 3201 (S-F/)] and the Program of Action.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Inflation is rampant and, like a relentless tidal wave, is sweeping from one country to another, and the greatest sufferers from this are the broad working classes of the population and the countries at the lowest level of economic and social development. 138. The so-called energy crisis and the crisis of the system of international economic relations, which most directly affect the development of political relations, have again confirmed that in today's world of increasing interdependence of countries and peoples no area can be isolated in either prosperity or crisis. 139. The sixth special session of the General Assembly, on raw materials and development, provided a comprehensive analysis of contemporary economic problems.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The adoption by an ever greater number of Latin American and Caribbean countries of the policy of non-alignment is of tremendous international importance, because it strengthens the power and role of the non-aligned countries, in international relations and in solving acute and' long-term international problems, while at the same time it is a further guarantee of the success of their struggle for emancipation and equality. 137. In recent months we have witnessed the further deepening of theT crisis Of the world economy. The world trade and monetary systems are in a state of profound crisis.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We therefore, together with a group of non-aligned and socialist countries, requested the inclusion of an item on the withdrawal of foreign military forces from South Korea under the United Nations flag [AI9703 and Add.1-3] and we favor the adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly in this regard, which is also in the spirit of the consensus achieved at the twenty-eighth session. 136. The efforts and struggles of the peoples of Latin America to change the existing inequitable relations, for sovereignty over their natural resources and for political and economic independence enjoy the support of a wide circle of non-aligned countries, including my own.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The liberation struggle of the people of Cambodia has registered new successes, while their legitimate Government actually controls most of the national territory. It is therefore essential for this session of the General Assembly to adopt a resolution in favor of recognizing the legitimate Government of Prince Sihanouk to represent Cambodia in the United Nations. 135. The problem of Korea continues to occupy our attention. Important steps have been taken to overcome this heritage of the cold war. The duty of the United Nations, as we conceive it, is to induce the peaceful reunification of the Korean people.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The people and Government of Yugoslavia fully support the right of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Viet Nam - the only legitimate representative of the people of South Viet Nam to observer status and the right to participate in the work of our Organization. 134. As we know, through procedural maneuvers, last year a discussion of the question of establishing in the United Nations the legitimate rights of the Royal Government of National Union of Cambodia, led by Prince Sihanouk, was postponed, but the acuteness of this problem has not diminished. In fact, the postponement has proved to be completely unjustified. The Lon Nol regime is, as it always has been, an instrument of foreign intervention and interference.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“In our opinion, there are now favorable conditions for accelerating the liberation of all the remaining colonial strongholds or enclaves in various parts of the world and we should. therefore come closer to the complete realization of decolonization one of the most important goals of the United Nations and of the entire international community. 133. In South Viet Nam the Saigon regime, with support from abroad, is brazenly violating the Paris Agreement and, by resuming military operations, endangering the freedom, independence and right to self-determination of the people of Viet Nam.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Not only does the racist regime oppress the African majority of its population but it is also a constant source of threat and danger to the independence of its African neighbors. Without assistance from South Africa and international capital, the white racists in Southern Rhodesia would be unable to maintain their illegal minority regime, which defies all the sanctions of the United Nations. The people of Namibia are still exposed to cruel exploitation by the South African racists. We believe that the time has come for the United Nations to consider in more concrete terms what should be done to put an end to South Africa's constant violation of the fundamental principles and decisions of the United Nations. 132.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We approached this in the conviction that the democratic forces of the Portuguese people will consistently carry out the historic task of decolonization and with a profound belief in the unity of interests of the struggle of the democratic forces of Portugal, and the national liberation movements in the Portuguese colonies. We are happy to see that the democratic forces of Portugal are successfully carrying out this task in co-operation and agreement with the liberation movements. At the same time, we consider it essential that the United Nations engage in preventing any attempt by colonialist and racist regimes to restrict or halt this process. 131. South Africa, however, remains a bastion of imperialism, neo-colonialism and foreign exploitation.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We note with pleasure that the successful struggles of the liberation movements in Africa and the positive changes in Portugal have made possible progress towards the final liberation of the peoples from Portuguese colonial domination. The independence of Guinea-Bissau and the agreement on the attainment of independence by Mozambique are very significant achievements which we believe will soon be followed by the liberation of Angola, the Cape Verde Islands and other colonies. 130. By consistently supporting and assisting from the very beginning liberation and anti-colonial movements, Yugoslavia has actively endeavored to contribute to this development. Guided by that consideration, we resumed diplomatic relations with Portugal immediately following the removal of the Portuguese Fascist, colonialist regime.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“On the basis of these positions, Yugoslavia along with other non-aligned countries, especially those in the group established by the co-ordinating bureau of the non-aligned countries to follow the development of the Cyprus crisis and to offer good offices to the parties to the dispute is ready to continue to do everything in its power to open up prospects for a just and permanent solution of this crisis, in the interest of peace and security and in the spirit of the United Nations Charter, that is, the universally accepted principles upon which international relations should be based. Yugoslavia also supports all further initiatives and efforts for a peaceful solution of the Cyprus crisis that is acceptable to the parties to the depute. 129.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Not only must the legitimate representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, in the person of representatives of both national communities, participate in finding a just and lasting solution, but their role in the search for such a solution is of primary importance. Along these lines, the contacts between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, which have produced initial positive results, are encouraging. 127. Yugoslavia regards as indispensable the full commitment of the United Nations to the finding of ways and means for a political settlement of the Cyprus crisis. In this connexion, we think that the presence and activities of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus are important and my Government extends its recognition to that Force. We deeply regret the casualties it has suffered. 128.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Believing this to be a crisis of the broadest international significance, President Tito then sent messages also to the chiefs of State of the permanent members of the Security Council and to a number of non-aligned and other countries, as well as to the Secretary-General. 126. In these messages, and on many other occasions, my Government pointed out the principles which it considers to be the basis for a just and lasting solution. These are: full respect for the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and non- alignment of the Republic of Cyprus; the withdrawal of foreign armed forces and bases from Cyprus; and the establishment of relations of equality between the Greek and Turkish national communities within the framework Of a State organization which they themselves will work out together.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We view these events as dangerous attacks on the policy of non-alignment as a whole following the Fourth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries in Algiers which all non-aligned and other peace-loving countries must most resolutely resist. 125. My country, as a neighboring and non-aligned nation having friendly relations with the Republic of Cyprus, with Greece and with Turkey, has endeavored from the beginning, within the limits of its capacity, to contribute to overcoming the crisis. The President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz Tito, sent messages to the leading statesmen o.f the Republic of Cyprus, of Greece and of Turkey.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Provoked by interference on the part of imperialistic and reactionary forces in harness with the former Government of the Greek military junta, by means of the well-known putsch against the Government of the Republic of Cyprus headed by President Makarios, and in view of the unsettled relations between the two national communities in Cyprus, the crisis flared into an armed conflict and foreign military intervention, which despite the present cease-fire continues to entail great sacrifices and suffering of the population of the Republic of Cyprus. 124. The independent and non-aligned Republic of Cyprus is, after Chile, the second non-aligned country within a year to fall victim to inadmissible foreign interference in internal affairs and to the policy of force.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“It has again been confirmed that peace and security in Europe, in the Mediterranean and in the Middle East, which are of fundamental importance for peace and security in the world, are interlinked and that they cannot for long be strengthened or consolidated apart from each other. 123. Without going into the history of the Cyprus crisis I should like to set forth our views on its essence and the basic elements on which a settlement can be achieved. My Government believes that it is now most important to begin the process of settling this acute and dangerous situation.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Yugoslavia firmly supports the recognition and realization of the national rights of the Arab people of Palestine, and primarily its right to self- determination and free development, and considers the Palestine Liberation Organization [PLO] to be its sole legitimate representative. We are convinced that at this session appropriate decisions will be adopted in this direction and that the Palestinian representatives will be granted equal participation in all efforts to overcome the Middle East crisis and all phases of the negotiations. 122. The crisis in the Middle East and the new Cyprus crisis are interconnected, intensifying tensions and increasing the danger to peace and security in that part of the world and generally. It is therefore essential that these crises be settled without delay.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We have always believed that a settlement of the Middle East crisis is impossible without a solution at the same time of the Palestinian problem. Therefore my country is among those that have wholeheartedly supported the initiative to include this item in the agenda of the General. Assembly [AI9742 and Add.I-4]. This comes at a particularly timely moment in view of the frequent attempts to push this problem into the background and by various maneuvers make it impossible for the legitimate representatives of the Arab people of Palestine to take part, on an equal footing, in its solution. 121.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Moreover, the trends towards a heightening of this dangerous international crisis are becoming stronger. Obviously, the responsibility for this situation lies with Israel, which continues to show reluctance to comply with the resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, resorts to aggressive conduct and is threatening a new armed attach. It is a dangerous illusion to believe that the crisis can be kept under control or that it can be localized while the settlement of the problem is postponed. 119. Yugoslavia calls for the prompt and complete withdrawal of Israel from all the Arab territories occupied in 1967 and subsequently. This is an essential prerequisite for achieving a comprehensive and just solution which would enable all the countries and peoples of the Middle East to live in peace and independence. 120.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“As a direct consequence of this practice there is today a whole chain of crises and tensions, from Viet Nam and Cambodia, through the Indian Ocean and the Middle East, to Cyprus and southern Africa, which directly threaten the freedom and independence of many countries and peoples as well as world peace and security. In other parts of the world, too, there are many latent crises and conflicts which could lead to new and dangerous tensions in international relations. 118. Following the significant changes resulting from the successful liberation struggle of the Arab countries and copies in the October war against Israeli aggression, which we view as only the first step towards an overall solution of the Middle East crisis, I must express concern over the lack of further progress and the return to the state of "no peace, no war".”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We find the answer in the reality of the existing profound differences and contradictions in the development of international relations in our era. Acting contrary to the process of relaxation of tension, to the struggles of peoples for full political and economic emancipation, equal international co-operation and peace and security in the world, are the forces of imperialism, colonialism and other kinds of foreign domination, hegemony and exploitation, which often resort to interference in the internal affairs of other countries and to various forms of pressure and do not even shrink from the use of force.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Furthermore, the internal social and economic difficulties?- encountered by certain developing countries are frequently used to the same end, whereas solidarity should be expressed and assistance extended to them in overcoming such difficulties. There is no hesitation even about attempting to legalize such interference as the right of the stronger. The United Nations must not permit any country, on whatever grounds, to secure the right to interference and intervention, for this would be the gravest blow to efforts for the relaxation of tension in the world and the establishment of equitable international relations; it would be a dangerous threat to peace and security, and even to the very existence of the United Nations. 117. Why do we have these and similar dangerous phenomena in international relations?”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“It should be stressed in this connexion that the non-aligned countries have always been inspired by a desire for equitable and broad co-operation with other countries, and that confrontation has been imposed on them by the positions and conduct of certain Powers. 116. The challenge to the international community and the United Nations, and especially to the non- aligned Countries, is all the greater and more bold because of the frequency of cases of direct and indirect foreign interference in the internal affairs of other countries* often with the aim of overthrowing the legal government and changing the political orientation of a country.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“In the complex and uncertain development of the world situation, the policy of non-alignment, which at the Fourth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Algiers in September 1973, gained new strength and established the basic directions for common action by the non-aligned countries, has been, further confirmed as the lasting political orientation of an ever-increasing number of States and as a world policy. The non-aligned countries have become not only a powerful moral and political factor but a real material force, which has shown that it can influence international relations and make a real contribution to the solution of the most important international problems.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“It should become a world process and encompass the solution of the most serious international problems with the equal participation of all countries, especially those most directly interested. If such general relaxation is not achieved, or if it should remain limited in scope, content and participants, we would have no guarantee that we had really moved away from the danger to the peace and security of many countries, and not even from a confrontation of global proportions. The role of the United Nations is of the greatest significance in the further development of the relaxation of tension. The non-aligned countries particularly contribute to the development of this process, in which they see the expansion of active peaceful coexistence in the world and conditions for attaining their jointly established aims. 115.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The successful conclusion of that Conference would be a new, important contribution to consolidating the process of relaxation of tension and the strengthening of peace, security and equal international co-operation in Europe and the world. Yugoslavia decisive favors and, together with other participating countries, is making a constructive contribution to the successful outcome of the Conference, There is no doubt that the continuation of the process of relaxation of tension is of the greatest importance for the preservation of peace in the world and the solution of international problems. 114. The relaxation of tension in the world is in the interests of all countries.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“The basic characteristics of these changes are a profound social-economic ferment in many countries, and ever stronger and more organized demands for fundamental changes in international political and economic relations. The achievement of domestic progress is becoming increasingly tied to the struggle for complete political and economic independence and equality and for the elimination of the causes of tension and hotbeds of crisis. 113. The process of relaxation of tension between the big Powers and in Europe has led to certain achievements important to peace and security. This is reflected in the initial results obtained in the field of the limitation of strategic nuclear arms and the removal of the danger of a general nuclear war, as well as in the convening of the Conference on Security . and Co-operation in Europe.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Kurt Waldheim our recognition of his great personal commitment to finding solutions to the crises in the Middle East and Cyprus, and of his efforts in that connexion, as well as in connexion with the carrying out of the program of emergency measures to mitigate the difficulties of the most seriously affected developing countries. 111. In the period between least year's General Assembly session and this one, many turbulent and important changes have occurred which have not by-passed a single area of international relations, and from which no region of the world has been exempt. Almost never before have so many problems, in so short & time and with such intensity, engaged the attention of the international community. 112.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Leopoldo Benites conducted the twenty- eighth session of the General Assembly, last year, as well as the sixth special session of the General Assembly, merit our most profound thanks and recognition. 109. My delegation has already had the opportunity to welcome the admission of the three new Members in the Organization and, in that connexion, to express our great pleasure. Permit me to congratulate once more the delegations of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Guinea- Bissau and Grenada on their admission, which is one more important victory on the road to achieving the universality of the United Nations. 110. On behalf of my delegation, I should like to express to Secretary-General Mr.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“Sir, I have the honor to congratulate you on your election to the high and responsible position of President of the twenty-ninth session of the General Assembly. This gives me particular pleasure since you represent friendly, non-aligned Algeria, which, like my own country, through a national liberation war and revolution won independence and created the conditions for social progress and equal participation in international relations. Your election symbolizes the growing role in the world of the peoples and countries of Africa and their successful struggle for freedom, independence and equality, as well as the in-creasing role of the non-aligned countries and the policy of non-alignment in the contemporary development of international relations. 1Q8. The untiring efforts and the competence with which Mr.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“In the conditions of the cold war, the dangerous confrontation between the military-political blocs and the great Powers, the general tension and great danger of a general nuclear war, the United Nations was thwarted in discharging its duty in conformity with the letter and spirit of the Charter. We believe that now there exist better chances for the United Nations successfully to discharge its duty in the new conditions. Let us — individually and collectively through our attitudes and our contributions-make this a reality.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The world Organization should be informed and appraised of the negotiations and agreements reached outside the United Nations which have a bearing on the interests of the other countries, or when, by their substance they fall within the domain of the responsibility of the United Nations. 42. The non-aligned countries are aware of the fact that their goals can best be achieved through the United Nations and, therefore, they are vitally interested in, and persistently work for, the strengthening of the role and effectiveness of this Organization. 43. Never before has the demand for equal participation in the solving of common issues been so resolute, nor has the number of countries and peoples determined to decide their own destinies in a sovereign manner been larger.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“While being aware of the responsibilities of the permanent members of the Security Council, we feel that the resort to the use of the veto for the purpose of blocking decisions on which there otherwise exists a very broad consensus can only harm the realization of the role and aims of the United Nations Charter. We firmly believe that our decisions should and can in a greater measure be the outcome of agreed positions and mutual understanding on the broadest possible basis. 41. The existing weaknesses and hardships facing the United Nations can be overcome only through concerted efforts and joint operation. We hold the view that the United Nations should serve as the central place for the consideration and settlement of the most important international issues affecting the interests of all States.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The United Nations is drawing closer to full universality and reflects the turbulent processes of national emancipation and the democratization of international relations, but at the same time its effectiveness is not enhanced. The efforts of a limited number of countries to have the most important problems of common interest taken more and more but of the framework of the United Nations are increasing. Many decisions and resolutions are not being implemented or else are openly violated. The cause of such a state of affairs does not lie in the shortcomings of the Charter, but in the behaviour of a limited number of Member States which do not refrain from flagrantly violating its principles and objectives. Such a situation is rendering the work of our Organization more difficult. 40.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“I am certain that in the near future we shall also welcome the admission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. We are of the opinion that there need no longer be any obstacle to having an independent and non-aligned People's Republic of Bangladesh become a Member of the United Nations, which, there is no doubt, would also constitute a significant contribution by our Organization to the further improvement of relations in the subcontinent, towards which the agreement of 28 August 1973 between India and Pakistan at New Delhi has Contributed in large measure. 39. We find ourselves, however, in a very contradictory situation.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Conditions are being created for this Organization to serve as the main instrument for the solving of major issues of the contemporary world. 36. The United Nations is more and more approaching full universality. In this connexion we welcome the admission to our Organization of the new Members-the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, with which my country has been developing friendly relations and all round co-operation. In the admission of the two German States we also see an important manifestation of the positive changes that have taken place in Europe, based upon the recognition of realities. 37. In the admission of the Bahamas we once again welcome the success achieved in the realization of the right . of peoples to self-determination and the elimination of vestiges of colonialism. 38.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“I should also like to point out the urgency and importance of the formulation of a concept on the achieving of collective economic security in which every member of the international community would have its unobstructed, independent economic and social development guaranteed. The foresight and validity of the initiative of the President of Mexico, Mr. Luis Echeverna Alvarez concerning the adoption of a charter on economic rights and duties of States has been confirmed. In saying this I wish to voice our interest in having this charter drafted and adopted as early as possible. 35. The question of the role and effectiveness of the United Nations has never before been of such great importance as today. In reflecting the changed relation of forces in the world, the United Nations has in many ways had its own physiognomy changed.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade [resolution 2626 (XXV)J is not being implemented, while the objectives set are not being realized. At the twenty-eighth session of the General Assembly we should establish the causes and effects of the unsatisfactory implementation of the Strategy and formulate requisite measures for its realization. 33. The General Assembly should also demand that the interests of the developing countries should be respected and reflected in the monetary and trade negotiations for the establishment of new relations in these most vital areas of international economic co-operation, and it should also demand the adoption of the principles of preferential treatment, non-reciprocity and non-discrimination upon which those relations should rest. 34.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“An expression of the determination to assign to problems of development the place they serve in our general efforts aimed at securing peace and security in the world would undoubtedly be the broadest possible support for the initiative of the Fourth Conference of the non- aligned countries to convene, in the near future, a special session of the General Assembly devoted to economic issues. Of great importance too is the proposal advanced by that Conference concerning the holding of a joint conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, at the ministerial level, with a view to formulating a programme of international co-operation for overcoming the increasingly dangerous food situation and for solving certain other acute problems. 32.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The international community as a whole, and in particular the Governments of certain developed countries, have to demonstrate greater political readiness to support the outstanding efforts being exerted by the developing countries. This also entails a curbing of the harmful activities of transnational companies as instruments for the preservation of old-type relations, and an end to the denial of the right to the exercise of full sovereignty over natural resources, and it also requires non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign States. 31.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“They desire to build this concept in co-operation with the developed countries, and to participate most actively, and on an equal footing, in the practical implementation of the solutions to be adopted. This is the essence of their positions as contained in the Economic Declaration and the programme of action for economic co-operation, adopted at Algiers [see A/9330 and Corr.], as well as in the decisions adopted by the Conference of Foreign Ministers of Non-Aligned Countries that was held at Georgetown in August 1972. 30. The non-aligned countries decided to establish a solidarity fund for financing projects related to their economic and social development.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Moreover, unless we resolutely embark upon this course, even the results achieved thus far will be jeopardized. 29. The Fourth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries called upon the international community to ensure a proper place for development objectives in the United Nations and to evolve a new system of international economic relations based upon equality and the common interests of all countries. The non-aligned countries are demanding that a general and comprehensive concept of the resolution of long-term and pressing economic problems should be founded upon a new world system of economic relations, especially a new world system of international trade, monetary and financial relations.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Even less do we see them as a vehicle for preserving conditions in which it is possible to perpetuate foreign domination over the peoples and countries that seek to strengthen their political independence by strengthening their economic independence while at the same time enriching their independent internal development through new forms and paths of accelerated and comprehensive social and economic progress. 28. We fully appreciate the fact that it is not possible to liquidate overnight the existing crises and conflicts, or to resolve all pressing issues. However, the determination to seek out effectively, and to find, just solutions to these problems and to extinguish existing hotbeds will in the future be the basic criterion of the merit of further detente.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“The continuation of negotiations for the undelayed conclusion of a convention on the prohibition of all chemical weapons and on the destruction of the existing stocks constitutes an urgent task of the United Nations. It would be of special importance to have the nuclear Powers at long last respond to world-wide demands for total prohibition of the use and production of nuclear weapons and for the destruction of the existing stockpiles and the prohibition of all nuclear-weapon tests in all environments. An inseparable part of such measures should be the elimination of foreign military bases and the withdrawal of all troops from foreign territories, as consistently advocated by the non-aligned countries. 27. We, like many others, have never deemed the relaxation of tension and recourse to negotiations as constituting an isolated process.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“I should like on this occasion also to reiterate the position of my country, which has been stated many times in the past and is shared by the non-aligned countries in general, namely, that the largest possible share of the resources released through disarmament should be utilized for a more rapid solution of problems of development. 26. The convening of the World Disarmament Conference is, in our opinion, the best way to initiate the process of general disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament. At this session maximum efforts should be exerted to overcome the existing difficulties and to initiate preparations for convening the Conference.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“Supporting the efforts of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, my delegation will strive for the adoption at the current session of a decision likely to expedite the realization of the aspirations of the Korean people — a vital pre-condition for which is the withdrawal of foreign troops. 25. Initial results have been achieved in the area of disarmament, although they do not as yet represent real steps in the direction of general and complete disarmament. The limitation of the scope of the detente among the great Powers is seen in the fact that the arms race continues and that it is spreading to new areas. Although we also welcome the bilateral measures aimed at disarmament that have been taken, we are convinced that substantive results cannot be achieved without the participation of all countries.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)