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Notes on a Meeting held in the Secretary-General*s Office on Friday. 23 June 1974 at. 11.30 a.m. r

Present: Ambassador Scr.edo, Permanent Observer of Guinea-Bissau Mr. Gil Fernandez The Secretary-General Mr. I. Kittani

The Secretary-General opened the meeting by referring to his talks at the OAU Surmit and his meeting last Saturday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal. Mr. Scares had assured him of their intention to fully implement the United Nations resolutions. His own position was clearly in favour of speedy independence but the military authorities in the new Portuguese Government wanted a referendum. The liberation movements on the other hand say there is no need for a referendum. The Observer of Guinea-Bissau thanked the Secretary-General warmly for his understanding and support of the cause of Guinea-Bissau-— the goal of total liberation and independence. He had come with Mr. Gil Fernandez who had been sent by the PAIGC to 1 inform the Secretary-General of the latest developments. \ With the permission of the Secretary-General he wanted I Mr. Fernandez to deliver the oral message from Mr. Pereira, i -Secretary-General .of PAIGC.

Mr. Fernandez said that Mr.Pereira had asked him to come and inform the Secretary of the state of negotiations with the Portuguese government. The latter had asked for time and understanding until they have consolidated their position after the March elections. However, the PAIGC intends to go ahead and apply for membership to the United Nations. (After the meeting,_ Mr. Fernandez informed Mr. Kittani that their intention is to try to bring the matter to the Security Council in "about three weeks time".) He also informed the Secretary-General that they expected negotiations with Portugal to"be resumed in about two weeks time. £ ,- The Secretary-General asked for a clarification of their \ position on the Cape Verde Islands. Mr. Fernandez explained |] that the PAIGC had proposed to the Portuguese side that a jp joint Portuguese/Guinea-Bissau commission be set up to f. supervise the election in Cape Verde for a constitutional ^ assembly which could then decide on the future of the territory. * The Secretary-General said that Mr. Scares had invited him |< to visit Portugal with the hope of exercising some influence over the military authorities. He had accepted the invitation but no date has been set. for the visit. - 2 -

Mr. Fernandez referred to the problem of the cease- fire and said that they refused to have one before Portugal accepted the independence of all territories. On the other hand, he confirmed that the PAIGC does not want the Portuguese to leave suddenly. The Secretary-General thanked his two visitors for their kind words. His position and understanding is that Portugal should recognize independence for Guinea-Bissau and the other territories. The case of Guinea-Bissau was easier because all Portugal has to do is to recognize the independence of Guinea-Bissau. The United Nations position on this is clear and it io the same as his own. The Secretary-General suggested they keep in touch about future developments., CONFIDENTIAL

Notes on a Meeting between the Secretary-General and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Saturday, 22 June 1974, 3.30p.m.

Present: Mr. M. Scares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Portugal Mr. Mario Ruivo, Secry.of State, Dept.of Fisheries Mr. S.A. Machado from the Ministerial Cabinet The Secretary-General Mr. Ismat T. Kittani

!Phe Secretary-General welcomed Mr. Scares and congratulated him on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the new Portugese government. He said he had just come back from attending the OAU summit in Mogadiscio where he had the opportunity to hold talks with many African Heads of State. Haturally the subject of Portugese territories had come up in all these conversations. He v/as grateful to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for coming to New York to meet with him and for the opportunity to hear his views,

Mr. Spares wanted first to thank the Secretary-General for this opportunity.to get to know him personally. He wanted to go into the main subject directly. First, he wanted to state frankly and categorically that they wished to co-operate fully with the United Nations to solve the problem. The military, revolt last April against dictatorship and the Colonial regime was very popular and successful. Although the leaders of the revolt" appealed to the people not to demonstrate, they came out into the streets'to show their support. Mr. Scares then outlined the structure of the new regime in Lisbon. President Spinola and the former Chief of Staff of the army have formed a 21 member Council of State. There is also a wider organization composed of lower rank officers. The Council has set March 1975 as the date of holding elections and establishing institutions of democracy. Its policy is that self-determination is the road to decolonisation. Three weeks after the revolt a civilian government was set up composed of the Communist Party, Socialist Party, liberal elements and some independent "technicians". It is - 2 - a temporary government working with the military; it has no electoral mandate. There is a three-fold programme until 1975? (1) consolidation of democracy; (2) full liberties and political freedom and (3) economic stabilization. The economy is in a state of chaos and this is a clear danger to democracy. It is in this context, after 48 years of the oppressive dictatorship that the new government has to attack the problem facing the country. Their first objective is a quick end to the colonial wars. This is why he has lost no time in establishing contacts with PAIGC, FRELIMO and other liberation movements and breaking out of a frozen isolation. Guinea Bissau "With the PAIGC in London he had first proposed a cease- fire which was first accepted but difficulties soon arose with regard to the connextion between Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. The military insisted there should be a referendum, ke personally was against the need for a referendum in Guinea-Bissau because of its special status. The Portugese delegation in London agreed to recognize right of self-determination including independence for Guinea-Bissau " and future'independence for Cape Verde". VThen he left London the positions of the two sides were very close. In Li-sbon, however, there was some uneasiness and the President announced the three point policy of the cease-fire, referendum and independence. The Minister of Foreign Affairs also referred to some confusion with regard to an encouraging message from General Gowan of Nigeria, and a less helpful message from the Secretary-General of the OAU relayed by Brazil. He explained that, of course, Brazil wanted to influence events in Portugal in the direction of military dictatorship and away from democracy. PAIGC then proposed that talks should move to Algeria and he accepted and went then with the intention of reaching agreement. Meanwhile, there must have been pressure from OAU and the liberation movements of Angola and Mozambique on PAIGC to harden its position because he found they were not ready to agree as he had expected after the London phase. Mr. Scares then explained the complex situation inGuinea- Bissau. There were military and white civilian elements who could take over and continue the fight against the PAIGC. - 3- To avoid this he had undertaken to have a strict tine-table to hand over territory to PAIGC without allowing takover by these elements. PAIGC was in favour of this approach and did not want immediate departure of Portugese government forces. Now there was in any case no fighting - both sides are having a de facto cease-fire. They are maintaining contact through the Algerian and Portugese Ambassadors in London until the talks can be resumed. To a question by the Secretary-General as to the reason for the change in PAIGC's position, Mr. Soares said they apparently wanted to gain time. There was pressure from OAU and other liberation movements to pr event the establishment of normal relations between Portugal and Guinea-Bissau. Mozambique Mr. Soares e*cplained that the situation in Mozambique was different and more complicated. FRELIMO was strong North of the Zambesi river but not in the territory south of it. Although the talks he had with FRELIMO in Lusaka were cordial they were more difficult than those with PAIGC,, FRELIMO made these demands: (1) Recognition of independence of Mozambique (2) Recognition of FRELIMO as sole representative of the country (3) Immediate transfer of sovernity to FRELIMO. The Portugese side accepted (1) and (2) but not (3), because this v-ould cause South African intervention. They proposed instead an orderly time-table offering a referendum under the United Nations, although the Portugese government preferred not to internationalize the question but to settle it directly. There was also danger of Swaziland claiming the southern part of Mozambique. Mr, Soares emphasized that the revolt in Portugal was by the military and in order to end colonial war and return the armed forces to European Portugal. Therefore they want to negotiate with FRELIMO to this end. But the difficulties of the civilian government in Lisbon should be understood. They are not a legitimate government. There is force in the argument of a referendum as a means of conferring legitimacy. The danger of counter-revolution from the right in Portugal should not be underestimated. The Secretary-General said that Africa asked why should Portugal not recognize iironediate independence? -, 4 —

The Minister of Foreign Affairs answered thatMs position and that of his party was to recognize independence - there was no other v,vay. But he recognized the delicate political situation in Portugal. If he pushed his views too hard he would upset this balance. There was danger from the right. Time is needed and time was on his side. The coming elections next March and the platform of each party was very important. Mr. Scares said he had had discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, Mr, CaEaghan, and General Gowan and Kawanda. . He also talked with Dr. Kissinger who understood his position and promised to help. If there is no solution by next Autumn they will have to refer the • matter to the next General Assembly. The Secretary-General asked if they had considered talks with the PAIGC at the United Nations, recognizing that there were obvious advantages and disadvantages in that? The Minister of Foreign Affairs said that the important thing is to resume negotiations. They are ready to do so' anywhere the other side chooses. * The Secretary-General said he was happy and grateful to hear the views of the i-linister of Foreign Affairs. He had had talks with General Gowan, President Barre of Somalia and Boumedienne of Algeria and others at the OAU summit. He had found them sensible in the search for a solution to the problem. He, the Secretary-General, perhaps could play a role and favourably influence the course of the negotiations. If the Minister of Foreign Affairs is in agreement, the Secretary-General could contact these African Heads of State for this purpose. The Minister of Foreign Affairs said they would appreciate such initiative from the Secretary-General, who could also help them in their attempt to establish diplomatic relations with African states and others. The presence of African missions in Portugal will help them internally and would end the country's isolation. The USSR, in establishing relations, made a statement emphasising that this was en the basis of the United Nations Charter. The Secretary-General said his impression from talks at OAU is that there is a suspicion that the Portugese government is using dilatory tactics. They recognize that great changes have taken place but suspicions and lack of confidence and trust remain. - 5 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs said he will not be a party to such tactics but there are difficulties which should not be overlooked. The Secretary-General expressed his appreciation that Zir. Scares was in charge of the Foreign Relations of his country at such a crucial stage. He expressed his full readiness to help the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his government. Mr. Ruivo referred to existing resolutions prohibiting co-operation with and assistance to Portugal from the United Nations system. This should now change because Portugal needed this assistance very badly. Help from the United Nations and agencies would strengthen the band of liberal forces in Portugal. The Secretary-General stated that an agreement on Guinea-Bissau would be an enormously important step. If the country is admitted to the United Nations at the beginning of the General Assembly session, it would greatly help in further efforts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs said the new Secretary-General of OAU will be invited to Lisbon. Dr. Waldheim himself or one of his top aides will be welcome. A visit by the Secretary-General would have big impact on President Spinola and the military who are in charge until March 1975. The Secretary-General thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs for his kind invitation. Ke will be glad to seriously consider a date for the visit and v/ill let them know. The Minister of Foreign Affairs asked if he could announce that he has invited the Secretary-General to visit Portugal? The Secretary-General answered yes and also that he had accepted in principle - the date for the visit to be decided later. The Minister of Foreign Affairs also agreed that the press be told that he had informed the Secretary-General that his Government is ready to fully implement the United Nations resolutions on decolonization and that they need help and assistance from the Secretary-General and the United Nations, The only thing that should be kept confidential was the details of negotiating positions. In answer to an enquiry from the Secretary-General, -the Minister of Foreign Affairs said that a new Permanent Representative will be appointed soon. Meanwhile-contacts should be maintained through the Charge d'affaires or directly. Finally, the Secretary-General thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs once again for his visit and the discussion. *A/<5-X A/'jS:'' ^

Talks of Scsroj*.vrv~Ce::eral_ of. the Tnitpd Katiogg with j'rr-.-, :r.<;r. t -''f ;.'.c Dexccrat,:c F.tvup'.ic of the S IK-. TJX

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The Secretary-General hold a sixty minute rouna of discussions with President .."ic.iTi at ;:.o ?•..epic's Palace, in the presence of Dr. MansoiiT Khalid, tee Porei^i .-iniater and Mr. Faisal Kohaued A'odel Ratunan, State Minister f\>r Presidential Affairs. The discussions centered on the Kiddle 3j.st Crisis with ail its inipl&catioiss with special stress on the aiser._-a.;etr;ent a^eements ajnd the forthcoming Geneva Peace Talks and tne question of the participation of the Palestinians in these tall:;; not as refugees but aa a nation,

Another major subject uac the recent developments in Portural and their impact on the Portuguese Colonies of Lozamoique, Guinea- Bissau and Angola, and the hopes expressed oy the President and the Secretary-General that tnesc developments would lead to tee indepen- dence of these colonies as the new regime in Portugal had recognized. -their xijht to self-deter^inatione

The discussions finally touched on the drought-stricken countries of Chad, Iliejer, Cameroun ar.d Northern Nigeria, and the impact of drought on Sudan where thousands of refugees fleein&- the drough had crossed t£.e Sudanese oorders^ adding thus new ourdens on Sudan's economy and its food resources* COUNCIL 1 y_s* TO B£P»ESEH1

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In addition, Portugal spoke, as an observer, stating that the new Provisional Government accepted the principles of the declaration on the granting of independence to colonial peoples and territories.

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Quevedo Crespo (Portugal), speaking as an observer, stated that he might be able to "shed new light" to council discussions about progress achieved in measures to implement the declaration on the granting of independence to colonial territories and peoples. The Provisional Government of Portugal accepted the full consequences of the principles of the declaration, he stated. The Government was currently attempting to find a peaceful solution for territories under Portuguese administration. After describing negotiations that had taken place in London and Lusaka, Mr. Quevedo stated that the Government intended "to grant to all territories still under our administration the destiny chosen by the populations them- selves which are the only ones having the sovereign right to decide upon their future". His Government would guarantee the fulfillment of the decisions taken and would not create any obstacles to the granting of the independence of the territories. Continuing, Mr. Quevedo said the Portuguese policy would change the attitude of the with which the problem was considered by the council. - 2 -

Any aid that UNDP could provide for the improvement of living conditions of the populations in the territories would be most welcome, he said. Further, Portugal would likewise welcome any aid the United Nations might provide through its various organizations in the search for a peaceful solution to the problems of the territories. A)

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In the absence of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Sampaio came to see me. Ambassador Sampaio explained that he and his colleague were not members of the Foreign Service of Portugal but xvere personal envoys of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. They had come to New York to explain the new political situation in their country,, with particular emphasis on the principle of self- determination, decolonization and the economic situation. Ambassador Sampaio said that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. M. Scares, looked forward very much to seeing the Secretary-General. I explained that the Secretary-General would be back from his present trip on 22 June and is due to fly to Europe on 29 June. If the meeting were to be in New York, the week of 24 June •would be the most suitable. Ambassador Sampaio wanted to assure the Secretary- General of the positive attitude of his Government. 'He explained repeatedly the importance of time for his Government., He insisted on the necessity to keep the unity between the armed forces and the people of Portugal. It is necessary to maintain this unity until the elections and until democracy is established. He further pleaded for understanding that the problems that were created during 48 years of dictatorship would need a minimum of •time to- find solutions through negotiations. It was in this perxba that they proposed to meet with Members of Delegations.

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The text of the following communication dated 17 May to Secretary-General Kurt VJaldheim, -which has been circulated to Member Governments as a note verbale, is reproduced below for the information of correspondents:

Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations 17 May 197^ Excellency, I have the honour to forward herewith a text of the Statement by the Hon. Dr. Njoroge MUNGAI, E.G.H., M.P. , Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, on the Portuguese Dominated Territories in Africa* I should appreciate it if you would circulate the text of the statement as an official document of the United Nations. Accept, Excellency!, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Charles G. Maina Ambassador Permanent Representative

STATEMENT BY THE HON. DR. MJOROGE I5UNGAI. E.G.H.. «._?,... MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OM THE PORTUGUESE DOMINATED TERRITORIES IN AFRICA

The Government of Kenya views with great interest the recent events in Portugal in the context of the effect which these events may have upon the Portuguese dominated territories in Africa. The Kenya Government firmly stands for complete liberation, self-determination and full democracy based on one man one vote of the peoples of Mozambique, Angola and other white minority racist regimes in Southern Africa without delay irrespective of whatever government is in control in Portugal. In this regard the Government of Kenya urges the new regime in Portugal to take a positive step towards acceding to the aspirations of the indigenous peoples of Angola and Mozambique by accelerating the process of granting immediate independence to them. Kenya stands for the total liberation of the African territories under colonial and minority racist regimes in Africa, and will continue to support her African brothers until they have completely liberated their lands* * **# * (BMC/GH/tab cc: Mr. Tang Mr. Kittani Mr, Henriig Mrs. Mira

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The enclosed communication dated 10 May 197^ is transmitted to the Permanent Missions of the States'Members of the United Nations at the request of the Permanenc -t Representative of Ghana to the United Nations. *

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TO: Mr. Georg Hennig DATE: 20 May 197^ A: Deputy Executive

Secretary-General REFERENCE:

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FROM: Tang Ming-chao DE: Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Decolonization

SUBJECT: OBJET: Developments in Portugal

As requested, I submit Tor the Secretary-General*s approval and signature two draft replies to the letters from the Somali Ambassador and the Ghanaian Ambassador dated 2 and 10 May 197^- respectively. The relevant documents are also attached for his ready reference. IN CASE or SKPCY THE PERMANENT MISSION OF GHANA NUMBER AND OATC Or TMIO TO THE UNITED NATIONS LETTER QKOULO OC CUCTCO i5O £AST 58™ STREET Qua Rcr. No PCL-7/6 YORK.N.Y. 10022 YOUR REF. No 2I2-S3Z-IJOO

May 10, 1974.

Excellency, I have the honour to communicate the following official statement issued on 26th April, 1974 by the National Redemption Council of Ghana: " The military ccup in Portugal emphasises and end to a sordid chapter of barbarism and

moral decadence in Portuguese history. The

National Redemption Council looks forward to a new era of realisir. on the part of the new

regime and hopes that people all over the

world will call on the new Portuguese Government

to take action in accordance with the relevant

United Nations and Organisation of African Unity resolutions to enable the peoples of Guinea-

Bissau, Angola, Sao Tome and Mozarr±,ique to exercise fully their inalienable right to self-

determination and independence." I would appreciate it if Your Excellency would circulate the statement to all State members and Observers of the United Nations.

Please accept, Ixcellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(F.F1.. IBOATEN) AMBASSADOR >

H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General, U.K. Secretariat, New York,; N.Y. 10017

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NUMBtP AND DATE Of TuiS TO THE UNITED NATIONS LETTER SHOULD BE OUCTED ISO EAST 58™ STREET Gun REF. No NEW YORK.N.Y. IOO22 YOUR REF. NO 2I2-B32-I30O

May 10, 1974.

I xccllcncy , I have the. honour to coirmunicate the following official statement insure or. 26th /vpril, 1974 by the National Redemption Conr.cil of Ghara:

" The- r. ilitfizy coup in Tortugal emphasises and end to a sordid chapter of barbarism and

ncral decadence ir Portuguese history. The

National redemption Council looks forward to

a nev era of realise on the part of the new

regime and hopes that people all over the world will call on the new Portuguese Government to take action in accordance with the relevant United Nations and Organisation of .African Unity resolutions to cr.aLle the peoples of Guinea- Bissau, /--ngcla, f.ao Tome arc Fozaiv.bique to

exerciso fully their inalienable right to self-

minate rn ar,d independence."

I would appreciate it if Your Excellency would circulate the statement to all State m.emters and Observers of the united Kations . I' lease accept, Ixcellency, the assurances of my highest consideration .

[JUr (r.i1!. SSAD PI.PRESENTATIVE

L.I:. Dr. Kurt Kaldhrin, Secretary-General, o-.-.\^- I:.*,. Secretariat, New York, fc.Y. 10017 GRAFT

Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 10 May 1974 relaying an official statement issued on 26 April 197^ by the National Redemption Council of Ghana. As requested, your letter was transmitted to the Permanent Missions of the States Members of the United Nations on l4 May 197^. I should be grateful if you would kindly convey my appreciation to the National Redemption Council of Ghana for its message. As you may be aware, I issued a statement on 17 May 1974 nn the recent developments in Portugal in relation to the African territories, a copy of which is enclosed. Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Kurt Waldh Secretary-

His Excellency Mr. F. F. Boaten Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations ' ROUTING SLIP FICHE DE TRANSMISSION The Secretary-General

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Excellency,

I have the honour to forward herewith a text of the Statement by the Hon. Dr. Njoroge MUNGAI, E.G.H., M.P., Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, on the Portuguese Dominated Territories in Africa.

I should appreciate it if you would circulate the text of the statement as an official document of the United Nations.

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Charles G. Maina Ambassador Permanent Representative

H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations Headquarters United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017 STATEMENT BY THE HON. DR. NJ&ROGE MUNGAI,

E.G.H.,M.P., MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

OM THE PORTUGUESE DOMINATED TERRITORIES IN

AFRICA

The Government of Kenya views with great interest the recent events in Portugal in the context of the effect which these events may have upon the Portuguese dominated territories in Africa. The Kenya Government firmly stands for complete liberation, self-determination and full democracy based on one man one vote of the peoples of

Mozambique, Angola and other white minority racist regimes in Southern Africa without delay irrespective of whatever government is in control in Portugal.

In this regard the Government of Kenya urges the new regime in Portugal to take a positive step towards acceding to the aspirations of the indigenous peoples of Angola and

Mozambique by accelerating the process of granting immediate independence to them.

Kenya stands for the total liberation of the African territories under colonial and minority racist regimes in

Africa, and will continue to support her African brothers i until they have completely liberated their lands.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs NAIROBI

6th May, 1974 )R IIS70RMA.TIOK .(g.Jgll^E^^ NATMIiS ^Fj;'r^Tj:Ag_QJgiY

22 J-Say

£CCS3.. COjaFEBEHCE OF CHAIRMAH. OF i: JBBlC OF SOLIDABIffY UlH CLOMIAL PEOPLES.

The CholOTas of the Coaaittae of 2^ SoLla Ac Sollsa of To39jsania) hsM a press Qosfereae© t&£© sonsisc at Usaited Natioaa Headq'usjrfcers ss part of ths ps®gpasme of activities isi o^ssawsacs© of ¥®ek of Solidarity vitfe Colonial Peoples of ^outh@Eia AfSdea @ad Cap®

In laxaaehisss the week, h® stated, the Usiited llatioas hspefi to "ba is a. position to osfotss® puMIc opialon la ©upposrfe of th® pe©pls ©f -Uaosa eotmtri@s vh© were etrv^jgiijag ©gaisst solesaiali^a asd i^^t^id, sroase tfcs eoascissee of the i&ts?natioml ec^mull^ aM @dueat@ Itself 0 la this latter eoimexiea, l-Sr. Salisi ysferred to a photo esjhl'bitiea, to I bs opened this afte«ooa, 6dsieh? he said, ws>.3ld tbrsftf ll^st ©a wJiat was takiag place in th@ areas nsd@s* colonial dcminatlea,, Stressing the ispsrtasft fonetioa i^hleh ^ouia "be performed Ijy press, !&?« SaliiB appealed to it "t© deliver the floods111 "by pa-ojeetiag the appeal© ®f the United tfetioss oa the question of [email protected],, He called for s^spport for the lib

Asked to eesjmsat ©a the fast that th© last resolution pa®s@S "fey Ass^tibly OB tins Port^gia@@© tesrit^rles ealled os Portugal t© ^itMra its territories ssui did not ^jg>!iasise the agpset @f asgotiatioa^p !-£?„ Saliss replied that the UaitsS nations was slvaye ia favour of the path ©f

(asore) x' - 2

.\sk«d *j*iea a psacc conference on MoBasabique* wovld take place,, I-lTo S,',liis said tbat lie had Kao idea", A lot e-f atataaaeats had "bess made on tha q.u@etioa of SQgotiatiosis, Howevsz- Firj'LB'O tad ladieated quite clearly that, vfelle it was willlas to RQgotlata ©n the modalities ©f it ~«ra® aot prepared to aagotiat© OK- xra©

as i&dieatisg tbst it was bo&lsg t@ tSis lasvltabl© fast; that tfec eo\ssta^r wa® SKW iMepes!ii@ntji J-i?B Soils oUssofved tliat sw^h aa attitufle was qu3.t® dear, S'ulsssa.^Blesau esjo^ed iate-raatiaaai support

As to •ubfith©? tiles'® Sisd feeaa ^r respoas© to hia appeal ts l-!r0 ialim said •teat Sis Ssad liad as eo&feasts* offieiol «r p©r@©j-si Lj aad did aot &aw vb®th@r tJa@ S©e?®ta^M5©aisyjkl had aade sueh In o3dition; Ms delegation bad rscalvod 25© ?@pas'ts a lasdosi Coafoaf^isee on'ouiftea-Bleeatt a?^ vould dsfiaitely applieatioa by tliat sotiiafcr-y ?©:£• sssaiberslsip la the United !2atl©as0 H© tliat qussticsis ©a ^fh@tlia2> ©iseh sa applloatloB vould

vtiethss1 the Seeggtagy-GegLegal .cetalft esteyeia® hia i the Bogtygaea® slt «at'^««T '?^»- Sa.*Hw aaia. taat. the roia of tlaa set "by isfoa ragt5.s-@ ffieae@med ««» Poyttigal @g^d the aatlea&I liberation '3®ff.t£e&&&r, th® status of the lMt@d Natloas s>©port on the sailltarjr situxtion In the Issaia,n Ocesa a'bovrt whieh his dsleratioa had protested, Z-!ra ialisa said that. th« Seer©tQST'»G^2ieral bad o®swg>sd hie dfslegatiosa that T a am? floawaoHt ^«uLd "ba igswed vith th® nseeeeary eo?r®stli?as0 la hie rie .r the report did uBste_eg@8aay dl@@gy¥l3@ to th© Cp^asiaatioa,

tSiat there was a Chines® Isage ia Taoaaaaia "an out.?acao«e lie", ha asserted. ^' - "" ^.•''- • ••• v•••^|^ ' r/tjj^^^£&'&!j>'''r''-:. -*•••••• ?•'"! ••^•'•sSf ^'i-- !;'[«?'.'-'fe.^ " c J

I have followed with &e&•a p interest the important developments that are taking place in Portugal, in particular with regard to the new Government's policy towards Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde Islands. In this context I was glad to learn that you intend to visit United Nations Headquarters in the near future. I should like to assure, xfiu^that I would, welcome such a visit which would/a

and means of implementing United Nations resolutions on these territories. UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 'MEMORANDUM INTERIEUR

The Secretary TO: DATE: 15. May 1974 A:

REFERENCE:

THROUGH: S/C DE:

FROM: Tang i-Hng-chao, Under-Secretary-General DE: for Political Affairs and Decolonization

SUBJECT: OBJET:

As discussedj 1 submit herewith a draft statement on the Portuguese situation, for your approval. I have followed -with close attention the recent changes which have occurred in Portugal and which have resulted in the formation of a new provisional government under the presidency of His Excellency General Antonio de Spinola. Prior to the formation of the government, the present leaders of Portugal had reportedly indicated their intention of seeking ways and means of putting an end too the bitter conflicts in the African territories which, for nearly fourteen years, have brought so much bloodshed, suffering and hardship to all those involved and especially to the civilian inhabitants of the territories concerned. It is my firm belief that the relevant resolutions of the United Nations provide the only basis for a peaceful solution of those tragic conflicts, a solution which is vital to the interests not only of Africa but of Portugal itself. I sincerely hope that, bearing in mind these resolutions, the new government of Portugal will recognize the right of the peoples in the territories to self-determination and independence and that it will for this purpose begin negotiations with the African liberation movements concerned so that peace may be restored.

Of course, I "am quite prepared to provide any assistance that may be required with respect to the negotiations, and indeed, I have been requested to do so by the General Assembly in its resolution 2918 (XXVIl).

UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

s. N v. toon

TB 100(2) POTE

The enclosed communication dated 10 May 1971* is transmitted ; \ to the Permanent Missions of the States. Members of the United .**"4 " Nations at the request of the Permanent Representative of Ghana

to the United Nations.

lU May PERMANENT MISSION OF GHANA IN CASE OF BCW-Y THE NUMBER AND PATE OF THIS TO THE UNITED NATIONS LETTER SHOULD BE QUOTED ISO EAST 58™ STREET NEW YORK.N.Y. IOO22 YOUR 2I2-B32-I3OO

May 10, 1974.

Excellency, I have the honour to communicate the following official statement issued on 26th April, 1974 by the National Redemption Council of Ghana: " The military coup in Portugal emphasises and end to a sordid chapter of barbarism and

moral decadence in Portuguese history. The

National Redemption Council looks forward to

a new era of realism on the part of the new

regime and hopes that people all over the world will call on the new Portuguese Government to take action in accordance with the relevant United Nations and Organisation of African Unity resolutions to enable the peoples of Guinea- Bissau, Angola, Sao Tome and Mozambique to exercise fully their inalienable right to self- determination and independence." I would appreciate it if Your Excellency would circulate the statement to all State members and Observers of the United Nations.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(F.E. SSADto PEPRESENTATIVE

H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General, U.N. Secretariat, New York, N.Y. 10017 Ambassador OLLE DAELEN

Bora 1915. M.Pol.So. 1945. Secretary to the Parliamentary Group of the Liberal Party 1946-1955. Information officer of the Liberal Party 1955-1960.

Secretary of the Liberal Party 1960-1964. City Councillor 1950-1952.

Member of Parliament 1953-1958, 1964-1973. (Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Liberal Party 1967-1973. Yice Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Foreign Affairs.)

Ambassador, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 1973.

Chairman of the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (World Council of Churches).

Ambassador Dahle"n has been a member of several governmental commissions, i.a. concerning the constitution, labour, export of war equipment and of the board of governors of the Bank of Sweden. He has also been a member of the Swedish delegation for disarmament and as a member of the Swedish delegation taken part in a number of UN General Assemblies. PERMANENT MiSSIO?? OF SWEIiEN New York, Hay 7, 1974 TO THE UNITED NATJIONS

Sir,

I hereby have the honour to inform you that Ambassador Olle Dahle'n has by decision of the Government of Sweden been appointed Ambassador at large at the disposal of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to deal specifically with matters concerning Non-Governmeatal Organisations. His special fields of interest will be social and humanitarian items, human rights and disarmament. The post is a new creation and should be seen as a. manifestation of the particular interest my Government takes in the work of the NGO's and an acknowledgement of the increasingly important role that these organizations play in international affairs. Ambassador Dahle'n1 s task will be to keep in close liaison with the MJO's and to act as a two-way channel of informa- tion and views on matters within the respective fields of competence of these organizations. In his new capacity Ambassador Dahle'n will follow and keep in contact with the work of the various United Nations organs in these fields.

• A I enclose a curriculum vitae for Ambassador Bahle'n.

Mr. Kurt Valdheim Secretary-General MITED NATIONS ..2,

Telephone: Cable Address: Totex, v ork, N: - I002J r«l31 751-aPOO SVENSK Now York 22 41 50 2.

I shall be grateful to have this notification brought to the attention of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations through the courtesy of the Secretariat.

Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Amfbassador, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations -, L y

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•-• ' •-, \ * j' The enclosed statement by the Gecretary-C/in^eral dated / ,... 17 May 197^ is transmitted to the Permanent Missions of the

States Members of the United Nations for their information. V )

20 May

s/ UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES '

Statement by the Secretary-General dated 17 May 19?U

I have followed with close attention the recent changes which have occurred in Portugal and which have resulted in the formation of a new government under the presidency of His Excellency General Antonio de Spinola.

Prior to the formation of the government, the present leaders of Portugal had reportedly indicated their intention of seeking ways and means of putting an end to the bitter conflicts in the African territories which, for nearly fourteen years, have brought so much bloodshed, suffering and hardship to all those involved and especially to the civilian inhabitants of the territories concerned. It is ray firm belief that the relevant resolutions of the United Nations provide the only basis for a neaceful solution of those tragic conflicts, a solution which is vital to the interests not only of Africa but of Portugal itself. I sincerely hope that, bearing in mind these resolutions, the new government of Portugal will recognize the right of the peoples in the territories to self-determination and independence and that it will for this purpose begin negotiations with the African liberation movements concerned without delay so that peace may be restored. Of course, I am quite prepared to provide any assistance that may be required with resoect to the negotiations, and indeed, I have been requested to do so by the General Assembly in its resolution 2918 -(xXvTl). UNITED NATIONS Press Section Office of Public Information United Nations., N.Y. (FOR USE OF INFORMATION MEDIA — NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD)

Note No, 5857 17

NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS

The following statement by Secretary-General Kurt Waldheira was issued today through a United Nations spokesman:

I have followed with close attention the recent changes which have occurred in Portugal and which have resulted! in the formation of a new government under the presidency of His Excellency General Antonio de Spinola. Prior to the formation of the government, the present leaders of Portugal had reportedly indicated their intention of seeking ways and means of putting an end to the bitter conflicts in the African territories which, for nearly fourteen years, have brought so much bloodshed, suffering and hardship to all those involved and especially to the civilian inhabitants of the territories concerned. It is my firm belief that the relevant resolutions of the United Nations provide the only basis for a neaceful solution of those tragic conflicts, a solution which is vital to the interests not only of Africa but of Portugal itself. I sincerely hope that, bearing in mind these resolutions, the new government of Portugal will recognize the right of the peoples in the territories to self-determination and independence and that it will for this purpose begin negotiations with the African liberation movements concerned without delay so that peace may be restored. Of course, I am quite prepared to provide any assistance that may be required with resoect to the negotiations, and indeed, I have been requested to do so by the General Assembly in its resolution 2918 (XXVIl).

* «** * t II

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I have followed with close attention the recent changes vhich have occurred in Portugal end which have resulted in the formation of a aev provisional government under the presidency of His Excellency General Antonio de Splnola. Prior to the formation of the government, the present leaders of Portugal had reportedly indicated their intention of seeking ua,ya and means of putting an end to the bitter „ conflicts in tha African territories vhlch, for nearly fourteen years, have brought so much bloodshed, suffering and hardship to ell those involved and especially to the civilian inhabiteats of the territories concerned. It is my firm belief that the relevant resolutions of the United Nations provide the only basis for a peaceful solution of those tragic conflicts, a solution which is vital to the interests not only of Africa but of Portugal itself. % sincerely hope that, bearing In mind these resolutions, the new government of Portugal will recognize the right of the peoples ia the territories to self-determination and independence and that it will for this purpose begin negotiations, with the African liberation movements concerned so that peace may be restored.

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f 421-474O PERMANENT MISSION OF KENYA NEW YORK TO THE UNITED NATIONS 866 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA. ROOM 486 Tet-EORAMSi KENYAREP NEW YORK. N. Y. 1OO17 F. «"» KMUN/POL/COL/3A/40

May 17, 1974

Excellency,

I have the honour to forward herewith a text of the Statement by the Hon. Dr. Njoroge MUNGAI, E.G.H., M.P., Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, on the Portuguese Dominated Territories in Africa.

I should appreciate it if you would circulate the text of the statement as an official document of the United

Nations.

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Charles G. Maina Ambassador Permanent Representative cc S A H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim tC.J Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations Headquarters United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017 STATEMENT BY THE HON. DR. NJOROGE MUNGAI, E.G.H.,M.P., MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

ON THE PORTUGUESE DOMINATED TERRITORIES IN

AFRICA

The Government of Kenya views with great interest the recent events in Portugal in the context of the effect which these events may have upon the Portuguese dominated territories in Africa. The Kenya Government firmly stands for complete liberation, self-determination and full democracy based on one man one vote of the peoples of

Mozambique, Angola and other white minority racist regimes

in Southern Africa without delay irrespective of whatever

government is in control in Portugal.

In this regard the Government of Kenya urges the new I regime in Portugal to take a positive step towards acceding ito the aspirations of the indigenous peoples of Angola and i 'Mozambique by accelerating the process of granting immediate independence to them.

Kenya stands for the total liberation of the African territories under colonial and minority racist regimes in Africa, and will continue to support her African brothers

until they have completely liberated their lands.

****** *******

Ministry of Foreign Affairs NAIROBI 6th May, 1974

Rote for the Secretary-General

At a meeting of the African Group yesterday Ambassador Fall of Senegal drew attention to an AFP report that the Secretary-General of the International Socialist had arrived in Lisbon as a special envoy of the Secretary-General and that he had transmitted an oral message relating to the Portuguese Territories. (A copy of the AFP report is attached. ) Ambassador Fall added that he had learned from a member of the Secretary-General's Cabinet that the Secretary- General had received a report submitted to him by a UNITAR group which had discussed the Portuguese situation and that it may have been on the basis of that report that the message had been sent.

Ambassador Fall remarked that the UHITAR group consisted not only of United Nations delegates • and Secretariat members but also of people outside of the Organization. He expressed dissatisfaction that questions of such importance and sensitivity to Africa should have been dealt with by such a body and said the viewpoint of the African Group should have been obtained. The African Group will meet again tomorrow to discuss the matter further.

Recommendations

1) I have suggested to Ambassador Wicol that he should contact Ambassador Fall to clear up any misunderstanding that might have occurred over the role of UNITAR in the matter. 2) Since Ambassador Elmi, who is currently Chairman of the African Group, mentioned this matter to me yesterday, it would be advisable for him to be briefed on the facts so that he knows exactly what has happened. Unfortunately, neither Ambassador Salim nor Ambassador Ogbu was present at the African Group meeting when Ambassador Fall made his statement. - 2 -

3) In order to remove any speculation over the content of the message to Lisbon, it would "be advisable for the Secretary- General to issue his proposed statement as soon as the new- government is formed.

A.A. Farah

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UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM MEMORANDUM INTERIEUR

TO: The Secretary-Gene»4lS DATE: 15 May 1974 A:

REFERENCE: THROUGH: S/C DE:

FROM: Tang Ming-chao, Under-Secretary-Gene DE: for Political Affairs and Decolonization SUBJECT: Situation in Portuguese Territories in Africa OBJET:

For your information, I enclose herewith an unofficial translation prepared by this Department of the Portuguese text of the appeal for a cease-fire made on 6 May 1974 which, as you will see," is not quite "what was reported in the press. I am also transmitting copy of an article by C.L. Sulzberger published in the Foreign Affairs column of The New York Times on 15 May, which you may find of interest* Source; Provincla de Angola, 6 May

' THE PORTUGUESE APPEAL FOR A CEASE-FIRE

On 6 May 197U, shortly after he left Luanda on his way to Lisbons General Costa Gomes issued an appeal to the liberation movements to lay down arms and co-operate with the Government. The relevant part of his appeal reads as follows: "In the name of liberated Portugal, I appeal to the

liberation movements to: • "Let us lay down our arms and use the new possibilities made available by the liberal atmosphere in which we are living in Portugal; let us allow the people to make a free

'- tnmw^—- •- ."\tlc. choice regarding their destiny and their authentic self- ^ — .,

"We expect that the dynamism, the bravery and the perseverance which some have shown in the armed struggle against the previous regime, will be adequate motivation for an act of courage which will bring them to us to continue legally and legitimately their partisan struggle." By C. L. Sulzberger their drive for total freedom. And gain full control of Angola, they may / many diehard white settlers are likely FOREIGN AFFAIRS well make South Africa's tenure of j PARIS—The Portuguese coup and the to remain in Angola and Mozambique the mandated territory of Namibia im- ( revolution developing in its wake are and try to create a less oppressive Today's enormous supertankers can possible. And if they gain full Control j bound to have important strategic version of U.D.I. never negotiate the Suez Canal, even of Mozambique they will cut off thei repercussions throughout Africa as In this they will be encouraged by when it is enlarged, and therefore trunk railway from s Johannesburg to/ that continent's last colonial empire many Portuguese in the metropole as wend their way along the coast be- the sea and also sever Rhodesia's only., starts to unravel. For now that Lisbon well as by South Africa, Rhodesia tween Mozambique and Madagascar. artery through the U.N. blockade/ inferentially acknowledges it can no and (covertly) France. There has been Also, France recognizes that the tide which at present pumps sustenance longer forcibly rule Angola and Mo- for some years an informal system of of independence in Mozambique may from Beira to Salisbury. / zambique, it is inevitable that they cooperation between those countries, further encourage revolutionaries al- These are therefore key strategi must either break away or dissolve in aimed at combatting "Communist" ready stirring up the Comores archi- points in the post-imperial struggl racial war. penetration. pelago from Tanzania and Kenya. that is bound to start up in the wali Six years ago, in Luanda, the gov- of Portuguese events. Undoubted? ' This arrangement includes the Pans doesn't wish to risk its Comores ernor general of Angola told .me he French sale of arms to South Africa, naval base in the Indian Ocean becom- South Africa and Rhodesia will ope thought there were sufficient Portu- arms which have sometimes been ing available to Russia. ly entourage partition movements guese troops in that immense colony If the black nationalist movements to insure, at the very least, contir to frustrate the campaign of national- passed on to Portuguese colonial offi- ist guerrillas based in the former cials in Angola and Mozambique, as French and Belgian Congos. But, he well as Rhodesia. There has also been added, "the greatest danger is a revo- intensive exchange of intelligence. lution in the metropole. We can't fore- South Africa has always sought to see what influence that might have create a "white belt" between its own on us." domain and the more powerful black Now that revolution has come. It states such as Zambia, Zaire and Tan- is highly improbable it will success- zania. The principal buffers have hith- fully resolve Portugal's imperial prob- erto been Angola, Mozambique and lem by transforming erstwhile colo- Rhodesia. nies into self-governing dominions. Portuguese interest has been the That system was tried by Britain and stubborn attempt to maintain an em- France and it didn't work. pire in an age that had already The inescapable question Is whether doomed this system. France has had independence can be arranged on a less obvious concern. multiracial basis under blaclj control North of Angola, In pro-French or whether the white minority, aided Gabon, Paris has made use of large by the educated black civilizado and uranium deposits for its nuclear de- ossimilado class, will try to emulate fense and power programs. And off Rhodesian whites and proclaim their the coast of Mozambique it has sought own unilateral declaration of inde- to control the Indian Ocean channel pendence (U.D.I.). through military detachments and Either way blood must flow. The bases in Madagascar and also the various black independence move- Comores Islands (which are still under ments in Guinea-Bissau (small and French rule)., relatively unimportant), Angola and Some day the Mozambique Channel Mozambique are bound to continue may become & key to world sea lanes. 835604 RCSJig PDBH85 RM2S320 UYS253 RDA550 AC549

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INCH OF THEIR COUNTRIES IS LIBERATED STOP .IN MEANTIME

FOREIGN MINISTERS EMPHASIZED URGENT HEED FOR EVERY KIND

OF ASSISTANCE TO BE RENDERED TO LIBERATION STRUGGLE STOP

THEY HAVE MADE SPECIAL APPEAL TO FREEDOM AND PEACE

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WEEL AS POLITICAL AND DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT AFRICAN LIBERATION

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FHATICALLY DECLARED COMMITMENT.OF'THEIR RESPECTIVE GOVERN-.

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DECLARATION PORTUGAL ACCEPTS^ PR^NCIPLE^COMPLETE NATIONAL 1 INDEPENDENCE FOR ANGOLA GUINEA BISSAU AND MOZAMBIQUE UNQUOTE ENDALL OMNIPRESS DARESSALAAM f\ I * «, CONFIDENTIAL

NOTE FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

1. I received a call today from the French Mission inquiring whether there was any truth in the French radio broadcast yesterday that the Secretary-General had dispatched a member of the Secretariat to Lisbon to make contact with the new regime on the question of the

Portuguese territories. I assured him that this was not true.

2. I enclose a draft as a basis for your proposed message to the Government of Portugal through its Representative here.

A.A. Farah

13 May ' DRAFT

STATEMENT OM PORTUGUESE TERRITORIES

The grave conflicts that have developed in Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, as a result of the legitimate demand of the people of those territories for self-determination and independence, have been the source of deep concern to the United Nations. >, When the question of the Portuguese-administered territories

was discussed in 1972, the General Assembly considered it imperative

that negotiations should be initiated as soon as possible between

the Government of Portugal and the national liberation movements with a view to securing the full and speedy implementation of General Assembly

resolution 15lU (XV). Since that time I have hoped that these initiatives would be taken without delay for it was evident that unless the necessity for change was recognized, violence and further bloodshed could lead to a situation seriously endangering peace and security. Unfortunately, the various representations that have been made on the matter were not heeded.

Recent developments in Portugal hold promise for a change in

policy. Statements from official sources have led me to hope that the new authorities will recognize the realities of the situation

and grant to the peoples of these territories their inalienable rights to self-determination and independence. The General Assembly has silready indicated that these situations could best be achieved by a process of negotiation. I know that there is a great resevoir of good will on both sides and this can be utilized to bring about a just situation

<=£> in an atmosphere of peace and understanding. Of course, I am •ta quite prepared to provide any assistance that may be required with respect to the negotiations, and indeed, I have been requested to do so by the General Assembly in its resolution 2918 (XXVII)I AAF/BFJ

Minutes of a Meeting Held in the Office of the Secretary-General on 10 "ay _ 19.7 ^ at 3:00 p.m.

Present: The Secretary-General Mr. A.A. Farah Arab. Salim of Tanzania, Chairman of the Special Committee of 2U •Arab. Ogbu of Nigeria, Chairman of the Special Committee on Apartheid Arab, Jackson of Guyana, Chairman of the Council for Namibia

Ambassador Salim referred to the joint statement on the Portuguese territories vhich the three Chairmen had issued during a press conference on 9 May 197**. Ambassador Salim said the idea was to direct the attention of the international community to the basic issues at stake and to emphasize two important prerequisites before a settlement could be reached: l) recog- nition by Portugal of the right of the people to self-determination and independence; 2) negotiations by Portugal with national liberation movements. Ambassador Salim said that the liberation movements had rejected the offer made by General Spinola for a federal state and that the struggle would continue until independence vas achieved. He revealed that an important meeting had taken place in Dar-es-Salaara over the past 2k hours between the Foreign Ministers of Tanzania, Zaire, Zambia and the Congo and the represen- tatives of FRELIMO, MPLA and the FLN. The objective was to achieve unity within the liberation movements and to establish a common line of approach.

The Secretary-General said that he had been following carefully the developments in Portugal. He said that he had arranged to send a message to the Portuguese authorities through a third party and hoped that the reaction would be favorable. He recognized the need to maintain the momentum and said that he proposed to make a statement as soon as the new government was formed. He intended to call on the Portuguese Ambassador and to send a message through him. The message would urge the Portuguese authorities to approach the - 2 -

problem vith a new spirit and to act in accordance with the United Nations resolutions.

Ambassador Ogbu said that General Gowan, in his capacity as President of the OAU, had called him by teleohone to say that he had heard that there were reports of possible intervention in the Portuguese colonies by outside interests. The reports spoke of increased arras being given to the white settler population and to tho possible intrusion of South Africa armed forces. Ambassador Ogbu drew attention to press reports concerning high-level military talks that were beinR conducted in Washington with the South African Chief of Staff, Admiral K. Biermann.

The Secretary-General said he appreciated the anxiety which such reports created but expressed surprise that any outside state would wish to get themselves involved in the situation. He said he would bring the matter to the attention of the United States Permanent Representative to ascertain the true facts. \

i - y-~- • IN CASE OF REPLY THE PERMANENT MISSION OF GHANA NUMBER AND DATE Or THIS TC THE UNITED NATIONS LETTER SHOULD BE QUOTED ISO EAST 58™ STREET OUR REF MO. PCL-7/6 NEW YORK.N.Y. IOO32 YOUR REF. No

May 10, 1974.

Excellency, I have the honour to cornnvunicate the following official statement issuer! on 26th April, 1974 by the National Redemption Council of Ghana: " The military coup in Portugal emphasises and end to a sordid chapter of barbarism and moral decadence in Portuguese history. The National Redemption Council looks forward to a new era of realism on the part, of the new regime and hopes that people all over the world will call on the new Portuguese Government to take action in accordance with the relevant United Nations and Organisation of African Unity resolutions to enable the peoples of Guinea- Bissau, Angola, £ao Tome and Mozambique to exercise fully their inalienable right to self- determination and independence„" I would appreciate it if Your Excellency would circulate the statement to all State members and Observers of the United Nations.

Please accept, Excellencyf the assurances of my highest consideration. i ' "

REPRESENTATIVE

H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-Generalt 0-V-. U.K. Secretariat, . New York, N.Y. 10017 cc \\ UNITED NATIONS Press Section Office of Public Information United Nations, N.Y. (FOR USE OF INFORMATION MEDIA — NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD)

Press Release GA/AP/388 " GA/COL/1510 NAM/105 9 May

TECT _QF JOINT STATEMENT ON PORTUGUESE-HELD TERRITORIES. BY PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THREE UNITED NATIONS BODIES '

Following is the text of a joint statement by the presiding officers of three United Nations organs concerned with problems of southern Africa, vho held a press conference at United Nations Headquarters this morning: Salim Ahmed Salim (United Republic of Tanzania), Chairman of the Special Committee of 2k on decolonization; Edvin Ogebe Ogbu (Nigeria), Chairman of the Special Committee on Apartheid, and Rashleigh E, Jackson (Guyana), President of the United Nations Council for Namibia.

As presiding officers of the United Nations organs most intimately concerned with problems of southern Africa, we have followed the current situation in Portugal since the overthrow of Mr. Caetano with keen interest and serious attention. Our collective approach should be viewed in the context of the interrelationship of the problems of the area. For it is common knowledge that developments in Angola and Mozambique have significant relevance to the struggle of the oppressed peoples of Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The current developments in Porgugal must be viewed in their proper perspective. The 'first and foremost observation, obvious to all, is that the end of the Caetano era is a clear demonstration of the bankruptcy of Portuguese colonialism. It is a recognition of the futility of the murderous colonial wars waged by the Portuguese military forces in Angola, Mozambique and the illegally occupied parts of Guinea Bissau. If the world recognizes that the cause of the recent coup in Portugal emanates from the futile colonial wars in Africa — as all reports so far seem to confirm that it does — then it is equally important to realize the fact that the changes that have been brought about by those who have taken power in Portugal were only made possible by the effectiveness, determination, resilience and sacrifice of the peoples in the Portuguese-dominated Territories led by their national liberation movements.

(more) - - Press Release GA/AP/388 $$|j "' 9 May 197^

, f,jai '"• PcS llhile developments in Portugal proper are a matter for the Portuguese people, these developments have serious implications for the general sitisaticsi^ •in southern Africa. In this respect, we have folloved very closely the various statements reported to have been made by the spokesmen of the new Portuguese military junta* Vre are disappointed in the fact that these statements have yet to conform with the position of the United Nations in respect to the issues of decolonization. The United Nations has never wavered in its support of the total liberation of the Territories under Portuguese domination. The General "t Assembly, the Security Council and the Special Committee of 24 have on J numerous occasions called upon the Government of Portugal to take the necesssoyt; measures to bring its colonial rule in Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde to aa ^ immediate termination. .-'•; •%: We believe that the evolving situation in Portugal provides the '"•;.' opportunity for the nev regime to abandon vholly and completely the misguidedPi -f policy of its predecessors. They must not only recognize the legitimate ;^ right of the peoples of Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde to self-determinatiol,5 and independence, but must forthwith take decisive and concrete measures * '.':; towards the realization of that right, I; We reiterate here the several calls previously made by the United that the Portuguese authorities should enter immediately into negotiations with the national liberation movements recognized by the Organisation of African Unity for the purpose of ending Portuguese colonialism in these Territories. Only by such course of action can a significant and positive new era be fostered in the relationship between Portugal and the peoples of the Territories currently under her domination. Such steps would also lend credibility to the opinions of those vho optimistically look forward to a new Portugal. For, if the current changes are to have any meaning to the oppressed African majorities in Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde, then they must be directed towards a complete transformation of the existing situation. For as the Executive Committee of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO), in their statement of 27 April 197**, rightly pointed put, "there is no such thing as democratic colonialism". Any equivocation on the part of the Portuguese authorities, any . ambiguities, could only lead the vorld to believe that what has taken place In so far as Portuguese policy in Africa is concerned is a change of tactics arid strategy and not of substance. And obviously? such changes are neither acceptable to the liberation movements nor can they be entertained by the United Nations.

(more) - 5 - Press Release GA./AP/588 GA/COL/1510

9 May 1974

Tfe are encouraged by the voices in favour of freedom end Independence "being vigorously made by different sectors of public opinion within Portugal. ¥e believe that this is one of the most important by-products of the recent developments. Tfe feel that the international community must not only sustain its current efforts in support of the liberation movements9 but must indeed intensify its activities so as to put maximum pressure on those determined to frustrate the rational and positive voices in favour of freedom and independence in Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde, as veil as for the complete evacuation of Portuguese occupation forces in Guinea-Bissau. The time to end the misery and repression in the Portuguese-dominated Territories is long overdue. It is our hope that the authorities in Portugal •would recognize the needs of the hour and seize the opportunity vhich it presents. We also firmly believe that this is the opportune time for the military allies of Portugal as well as her trading partners to demonstrate their goodwill towards Africa and their commitments to the United Nations by taking measures calculated to end once and for all Portuguese colonieliea in Africa. Such a course of action vould, in our opinion, also be in the best interests of the people of Portugal, For our part, we shall continue to work for the attainment of this objective — the total and complete independence of Angola, Mozambique and the other territories in southern Africa. UNITED NATIONS Press Section Office of Public Information United Nations, H.Y. (FOR USE OF INFORMATION MEDIA — . HOI AS OFFICIAL RECORD)

Special Committee on Apartheid Press Release GA/AP/385 ' 280th Meeting (AM) • • J May

APARTHEID COMMITTEE CALLS ON WES TERN POWERS T0_ PERSUADE PORTUGAL TO 'GRANT INDEPENDENCE TO US

. The .Chairman of the Special Committee on Aparthej.d, Edwin 6gebe Ogbu (Nigeria), in a statement at this morning's meeting of the Committee, appealed to the Western Powers to use their influence to persuade the authorities in Portugal to grant independence to the African Territories under Portuguese administration.

He urged them "to discourage any trends or manoeuvres towards perpetuating colonialism by any other means", A settlement in the Portuguese-administered Territories vrould, ha believed, facilitate a solution in South Africa as well. The white minority in South Africa should "see the writing-on the wall", he said. "It. will only court disaster if it contemplates any adventures or Intervention against decolonization in Mozambique and Angola", On other matters, the'Committee decided this morning to send a protest to the International Gymnastics Federation against its decision to rescind its plan to hold the world gymnastics championships in Bulgaria following Bulgaria's objection to the participation of a team from South Africa. The Committee also decided to send a letter supporting Bulgaria's position. The Philippines and Ghana informed the Committee this morning that they were not, as had been reported, sending delegates to a conference of sugar cane technologists in South Africa, and Peru stated that an organization of Peruvian engineers had rejected an invitation to participate in a South African •congress on construction. In a closed part of the meeting, the Committee discussed arrangements for the special session it will hold in Europe from 18 May to 1 June, seeking wider public awareness of the problem of apartheid and of the efforts of the United Nations against it (see Press Release GA/AP/375)*

(more) - 2 - Press Release GA./AP/J85 7 my

Statement by Chairman The CHAIRMAN, in his statement this morning, said there had "been a so- called "general election" in South Africa on 2k April, with the participation of white voters only. Some people who had always opposed effective action against apartheid, and had looked for compromises with racism, were arguing that the results of the elections represented a positive trend and that a solution might be possible by an evolution within the white electorate. This was an illusion, he said. There could be no solution in South Africa except on the basis of the principles of the Charter and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. "There can be no compromise with apartheid and racism", he declared. Turning to the recent "very significant" developments in Portugal, the Chairman said that the Committee had always recognized the interrelationship of the problems of South Africa and those of the neighbouring colonial Territories.

The developments of the last few days were bound to have repercussions ,'iitl in the African Territories where Portugal had been carrying on "savage colonial wars", he said. He hoped the present changes would ultimately lead to a ! recognition of the independence of the Territories. The Western Powers, and particularly Portugal's partners in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), had often stated that they were opposed to Portuguese colonialism and favoured the right of self-determination of the African Territories, he went on. Today, they faced a serious test of their intentions. He appealed to them to use their influence to persuade the authorities in Portugal to carry out the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and the relevant United Nations resolutions. It was not enough to "wait and see", said Mr. Ogbu, This was the time for "imaginative and responsible action". He said that the Committee might wish to consider whether, in co-operation with the Special Committee of 2k on decolonisation and the United Nations Council for Namibia, to undertake immediate approaches to the allies of Portugal and the friends of the South African regime, in order to appeal to them to use their influence towards freedom in southern Africa, he said. (The text of the Chairman's statement has been issued as Press Release GA/AP/386.) .

(more) - 3 - Press Release GA/AP/385 7 May

Messagefrom President of Somalia ABDI NUR YUSUF (Somalia) drew attention, with regard to .the Chairman's statement, to a message sent.to Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim on 2 May by •the President of Somalia, Major-General Mohamed Siad Barre. In this message, the President said the change of government in Portugal opened new'hopes for the reversal of that country's colonial policies. He requested the United Nations to "exert pressure" on Portugal's new leaders, calling on them to "recognize immediately the right to self-determination and grant independence to the Portuguese-held African Territories".

(The text of the message has been issued as Press.Release NV/373.) Letter from Bulgaria The CHAIRMAN said he had received a letter from the Bulgarian delegation, informing him that the Bulgarian Gymnastics Federation had declared on 7 April that it was opposed to the participation of a South African team in the world championships', scheduled to be held in Varna, Bulgaria. A few days later, the International Gymnastics Federation had rescinded its 1970 decision to hold the championships in Bulgaria this year.. The Government of Bulgaria, in a statement transmitted to the United Nations (document A/9597), had said that the stand of the Bulgarian Gymnastics Federation was in accord with the explicit decisions of the United Nations and a number of international sports organisations, including the International Olympic Committee. "The Government of the People's Republic of Bulgaria", it went on, "cannot but protest energetically against the decision of the Board of Directors cf the International Gymnastics Federation because it re'nders an official support to the racist policies of the Republic of.South Africa and manifestly disregards the United ^Nations decisions concerning South Africa's policies of apartheid -- decisions which express the firm will of all peoples throughout the world". The Chairman said he was sure members of the Committee would like him to communicate to the Bulgarian Government and the Bulgarian Gymnastics Federation the appreciation of the Committee for their loyalty to the Olympic principle and the relevant'provisions of the' General Assembly resolutions on apartheid. He would, at the same time, communicate to the International Gymnastics Federation its "serious concern" about the attitude taken by that organization. The Committee agreed without objection to this course.

(more) Press Release GA/AP/jS? 7 May 197!*

GHEORGUI GHEIEV (Bulgaria), who had asked to address the Committee, said this was "a very serious matter", and his delegation appreciated the decision taken by the Committee. He emphasized Bulgaria's "unreserved condemnation of racism, and its most abominable manifestation, aparbheid"3 and said his Government strongly protested the "arbitrary" decision of the International Gymnastics Federation to change the venue of the championships. The United Nations must condemn the action of that body, which violated resolutions reflecting the will of the international community, he said. VTADIMIR H. MARTYNENKO (Ukraine) cited articles in newspapers in Algeria, Czechoslovakia, the United States and other countries, criticizing the action of the International Gymnastics Federation. He said the Committee should condemn that action. ISTVMI PINTER (Hungary) supported the Bulgarian stand, and said his delegation agreed with the measures suggested by the Chairman. DRAMA.NE OUATTARA, of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), said that the decision of the International Gymnastics Federation had "very serious implications". Above and beyond a mere protest, the Committee should envisage more stringent measures to prevent the recurrence of similar actions by such bodies. One possibility would be to invite friendly countries to refrain from 'Hf participating in the gymnastics championships at their new site, wherever it might be, he said. The Committee decided to make public the letters it was sending to Bulgaria and to the International Gymnastics Federation, so that other Governments and organizations would be informed. Statements by Philippines, Ghana, Peru WICASIO G. VALDERRAMA. (Philippines) said that the South African Digest had reported on 19 April that the Philippines would be one of 50 countries participating in the Golden Jubilee Congress of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, to be held in June in Durban, South Africa. This report was not correct, he said. The Philippines was not sending a delegation to the congress. He read out the text of a letter sent today to the Committee on this matter, which stated that "the Philippine Government maintains its policy of support for the total eradication of apartheid, racism and racial discrimination". THOMkS B. SAM (Ghana) said his country was also listed in the article as sending a delegation to the congress, but the report was totally without foundation. ARTURO MONTOYA (Peru) said an organization of engineers in his country had decided to reject an invitation to participate in a conference on construction, to be held this month in Durban, South Africa. The attitude taken by this non-governmental organization was significant, he said, as it showed opposition to racist and colonial practices. (more) - 5 - Press Release GA./AP/J85 7 May 197!*

Invitations Received The CHAIRMAN said he had been informed that the Government of Japan would welcome a visit from members of the Committee this year, and arrangements for the -visit would soon be discussed with the Japanese delegation. He said he had also received an invitation from Somalia for the Committee to be represented at the summit meeting of the Organization of African.Unity in Mogadishu in June. The Chairman recalled that the Committee had decided earlier to send a delegation to the twenty-fifth anniversary meetings of the World Peace Council, which were scheduled to be held in Paris in April. However, the meetings had been postponed and were now scheduled to be held from 26 to £8 May, when the Committee would be in the German Democratic Republic. The Committee decided that the Chairman should send a message of greetings to the anniversary meetings of the World Peace Council and should look into the possibility that the representative designated to attend by the Special Committee of 2U should also represent the Special Committee on AjgarfcheicU The Chairman said that the Committee of 2k had requested the Committee on Apartheid to participate in a press conference and panel discussion concerning the dissemination of information on decolonization, on £2 and 2J May, in connexion with the Week of Solidarity with the Colonial Peoples of Southern Africa Fighting for Freedom, Independence and Equal Rights. .He noted that the Committee would be in Rome at that time, and that it would be taking an active part in the observance of the Week of Solidarity during its visit to Berlin and Geneva. Other Matters The Chaii-man recalled that, at an earlier meeting, the Committee had requested him to undertake a mission in April for contacts with the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. He said he had been unable to undertake this mission because of the sixth special session of the General Assembly, but that he had been in touch with the United Kingdom delegation and hoped to visit London in June for a meeting with the Foreign Secretary. He had also been informed that the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Prance was willing to see him, in his capacity as Chairman of the Special Committee on Apartheid, whenever he was able to visit Paris. On another matter, Mr. Ogbu noted that, since the last meeting of the Committee, on 1 April, the following States had signed the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid; Oman, Hungary, the German Democratic Republic and the Philippines.

(more) - 6 - Press Release GA/AP/JS? 7 May 197)4

He said the number of signatories so far was only 10, and the Committee might want to consider} in due course, a further effort to encourage signature and ratification of the Convention by more States. The Chairman then drew attention to a report on recent developments in the relations between Israel and South Africa (document A/AC<,115/L.382)? prepared by the Sub-Committee on the Implementation of United Nations Resolutions and Collaboration with South Africa,, He said that, in accordance with a decision taken by the Committee, he had sent a letter on 2 April to the Permanent Representative of Israel concerning ; the upgrading of the Israeli diplomatic mission in South Africa to an embassy ; (see Press Release GA/AP/JS?). !

':• ga: He said he had received an acknowledgement dated JO April, which stated , ;||| merely that the contents of his letter had been noted. ' II Mr. Ogbu also drew attention to a document containing an exchange of correspondence between him and the Permanent Representative of Paraguay concerning the visit of the President of Paraguay to South Africa, and related matters (document A/AC.115/L.382). He said he had now received a reply, stating that Paraguay had taken note of the contents of his letter of 3 April, but did not feel that it had anything to add to what was contained in its earlier note on the matter* Finally, the Chairman said he had received a letter from the delegation of Ireland, transmitting the text of a statement by the Foreign Minister of Ireland on 29 March, concerning the proposed British and Irish Lions rugby tour of South Africa. He said he had sent a reply, conveying the Committee's appreciation of the stand taken by the Foreign Minister. UNITED NATIONS Press Section Office of Public Information United Nations, N.Y. (FOR USE OF INFORMATION MEDIA. — NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD) NV/373 6 my 1914

The text of the following communication dated 2 May to Secretary-General Kurt Ualdheim, which has been circulated to Member Governments as a note verbale, is reproduced below for the information of correspondents:

PERMANENT MISSION OF THE SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC TO THE UNITED NATIONS New York, 2 May 1974

Excellency, I have the honour to append hereunder the text of a message addressed to you by the President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council, Jaalle Major-General Mohamed Siad Barre.

"MR. SECRETARY-GENERAL COMMA THE CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT IN PORTUGAL OPENS NEW HOPES FOR THE REVERSAL OF ITS COLONIAL POLICIES IN AFRICAN PORTUGUESE-HELD TERRITORIES STOP WHATEVER THE OUTCOME OF THE NW GOVERNMENT'S POLICIES IN THIS DIRECTION COMMA. 17E CONSIDER THAT SOME PRESSURE IS NECESSARY ON THAT GOVERNMENT BEFORE ITS POLICIES TAKE SHAPE STOP THEREFORE COMMA ¥E REQUEST THE UNITED NATIONS TO EXERT SUCH PRESSURE CALLING ON GENERAL SPINOLA TO IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION AND GRANT INDEPENDENCE TO THE PORTUGUESE- HELD AFRICAN TERRITORIES STOP MAJOR-GENERAL MOHAMED SIAD BARRE" I would like to request Your Excellency to circulate the text of the message to all States Members of the United Nations. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Signed) Hussein Nur Elmi Ambassador Permanent Representative to the United Nations SUITED NATIONS |«| NATl o \ s i-N » ».

BEFERENcE: TR 100(2) POTE

The enclosed communication dated 2.May.l97l« is transmitted to the Permanent Missions of the States Members of the United Rations at the request of the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations.

3 May 1971* TMC/GH/tab . „ A cc: Mr. Tang ,' .' Mr. Kittani Mr. Bennig' Mrs. Hira

28 May.1974

I !isv@ the honour to acknowledge th© 'of ^otsi' letter dated 2 May 1974, relaying a to IB® from th© President of the Saprcsa© K- Cotmcil of the Somali Desaoerafcie Republic, Ji I Mohamed sia<9 Barsr®. A letter was transmit tad to th® P©rmajient of the States tenfosrs of the tMItad nations oa 3- May 1974. S'abould b© grataful if yo^a wcmld mv appreciation to His Ssceali@ns2?, .laa.II© Moliamed Siad Barr© for his message# ' . • A® you may ba war©? I i'@@tt@di a 1? May 1974 os-s th© sr«c«nt d®^r«lopjs®rats 'Iff For in r©latios'i to tha African territories, a copy which is enclosed• • • .,

e acsept? Sir, the asstir&nce® off ?

Ktirt Waldheim

•Mr. E^aseljft l%r •„;••- '. •- '• ,'.l-"j... ^-Ift; tefesssador Extraordinary an<$ ' V: ••' •'•'.^•v

Representative of th© Scoaali :'•!•. •. .. .,•;., v.^s'3"^^; Republic to tha 7Jnit««S Nations , - - . ' -.^'- . !• •.-:' -;?-; WAHHGA JAMHUURIYADDA DIMUQRAADIGA PERMANENT MISSION OF THE SOMALIYA U JOOGA UMMADAHA MIDOOBEY SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC TO THE UNITED NATIONS 747 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, N. Y. 10017 759-8175 IPQ/24(5475) 2 May 1974

H.E. Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General United Nations New York, N.Y. 1001?

Excellency,

I have the honour to append hereunder the text of a message addressed to you by the President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council, Jaalle Major-General Mohamed Siad Barre.

"MR. SECRETARY-GENERAL COMMA THE CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT IN PORTUGAL OPENS NEW HOPES FOR THE REVERSAL OF ITS COLONIAL POLICIES IN AFRICAN PORTUGUESE-HELD TERRITORIES STOP WHATEVER THE OUTCOME OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT*S POLICIES IN THIS DIRECTION COMMA WE CONSIDER THAT SOME PRESSURE IS NECESSARY ON THAT GOVERNMENT BEFORE ITS POLI- CIES TAKE SHAPE STOP THEREFORE COMMA WE REQUEST THE UNITED NATIONS TO EXERT SUCH PRESSURE CALLING ON GENERAL SPINOLA TO IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION AND GRANT INDEPENDENCE TO THE PORTUGUESE-HELD AFRICAN TERRITORIES STOP MAJOR-GENERAL MOHAMED SIAD BARRE"

I would like to request Your Excellency to circulate the text of the message to all States Members of the United Nations. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

/ Ambassador Perrp/anent Representative to the United Nations

HNE:bs ROUTING SLIP FICHE DE TRANSMISSION TO: Mr. Tang

FOR ACTION X POUR SUITE A DONNER FOR APPROVAL POUR APPROBATION FOR SIGNATURE POUR SIGNATURE PREPARE DRAFT PROJET A REDIGER FOR COMMENTS POUR OBSERVATIONS MAY WE DISCUSS? POURRIONS-NOUS EN PARLER ? YOUR ATTENTION VOTRE ATTENTION AS DISCUSSED COMME CONVENU AS REQUESTED SUITE A VOTRE DEMANDE NOTE AND FILE NOTER ET CLASSER NOTE AND RETURN NOTER ET RETOURNER FOR INFORMATION POUR INFORMATION

Could your Department kindly pre- pare replies for the SG's signa- ture.

Date: FROM: DE: 16 May 74 G. Hennig

CR.13 (7-73) r

WAEDIGA JAMHUURIYADDA DLMUQRAADIGA PERMANENT MSSION OF THE SOMALIYA U JOOGA UMMADAHA MIDOOBEY SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC TO THE UNITED NATIONS 747 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, N. Y. 10017 759-8175 * IPQ/24(5475) 2 May 1974

H.E. Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017

Excellency,

I have the honour to append hereunder the text of a message addressed to you by the President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council, Jaalle Major-General Mohamed Siad

"MR. SECRETARY-GENERAL COMMA THE CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT IN PORTUGAL OPENS NEW HOPES FOR THE REVERSAL OF ITS COLONIAL POLICIES IN AFRICAN PORTUGUESE-HELD TERRITORIES STOP WHATEVER THE OUTCOME OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT'S POLICIES IN THIS DIRECTION COMMA WE CONSIDER THAT SOME PRESSURE IS NECESSARY ON THAT GOVERNMENT BEFORE ITS POLI- CIES TAKE SHAPE STOP THEREFORE COMMA WE REQUEST THE UNITED NATIONS TO EXERT SUCH PRESSURE CALLING ON GENERAL SPINOLA TO IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION AND GRANT INDEPENDENCE TO THE PORTUGUESE-HELD AFRICAN TERRITORIES STOP MAJOR-GENERAL MOHAMED SIAD BARRE"

I would like to request Your Excellency to circulate the text of the message to all States Members of the United Nations. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Ambassador Pern/anent Representative to the United Nations

HNErbs DRAFT

Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 2 May 197^-, relaying a message to me from the President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council of the Somali Democratic Republic, Jaalle Ma,)or-General Mohamed Siad Barre. As requested, your letter was transmitted to the Permanent Missions of the States Members of the United Nations on 5 May 197^. I should be grateful if you would kindly convey my appreciation to His Excellency, Jaalle Major-General Mohamed Siad Barre for his message. As you may be aware, I issued a statement on 17 May 197^- on the recent developments in Portugal in relation to the African territories, a copy of which is enclosed. Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Kurt Waldije^ Secretary-Gandral

His Excellency Mr. Hussein JNur Elmi Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of the Somali Democratic Republic to the United Nations cc UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM MEMORANDUM .9- TO: Mr. Anton Prohaska DATE: 29 April 1974 A: Head of the Secretariat Executive Office of th< / V g REFERENCE: THROUGH: S/C DE: r^ Tang Ming-chao, Under—Secretary-General FROM: DE: Department of Political Affairs, Trusteeship and Decolonization osjETSUB IF"f"T: *' Comments on the drafting of the document "The Colonial Policy of Portugal".

Further to our conversation on the above subject, brought to the attention of the Secretary-General by the Ambassador of Brazil, I attach copy of the memorandum sent to me by the officer in charge as well as the relevant material showing the sources from vihich the information was extracted* I have discussed with the officers of PATD -who are responsible for documentation and explained to them that it is always advisable to quote the sources in producing the working papers in order not to give the impression that the Secretariat deviates from the practice of objective presentation of the facts. *-Uvi-^^'^^'T*^^ f " *"f:fi£':«t'' •"+'•*'• lty\g-<7 f; • IV'. ' .'- '' '•^•"-' '• , •vV/";V r^ - JST "*' -'r "-:'•"-*..•» • i

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25 TO: Mr*M . Tnnm s Hing-cnni.t o DATE: Apri* l A: Under-Secretnry-Gcneral REFERENCE: r/c°oe:H! Mrs. Patricia K. Tsien Chief, Africa Division

DE; ' M. Rego-Monteiro Chief, Africa Section II SUBJECT: Comments on the drafting of the document , "The Colonial Policy of Portugal"

With respect to the cornaents of the Brazilian Mission to document A/AC.109/L.921/Add.lof 13 March 197^, prepared by Section II, Africa Division, I wish to clarify the follov/ing points:

1. The information contained in paragraph 1J56, on page 10, vfas based on the following statements:

"According to official sources} Brazil must • reappraise her support of Portugal's claims to African colonies sr.d lock to Brazilian intorestc. This, they say, is the message of a series of recent articles and editorials known to be inspired by the Foreign Ministry.

"Brazil's interests, the sources say, are dependence on Mickile Eastern oil - more thnn 50 per cent of her needs - cooperation with African coffee producing nations and blossoming trade with black Africa: . -C4< "'Brazil's policy on Portuguese Africa is changing and that'r, why I'm here,' Representative Charles C. Diggs Jr., Democrat of Michigan, declared today in an interview."

- The New York Times 21 November 1973

"ft'ft'ef" insistent" pressure from African nations, Brazil has publicly condemned colonialism for the first time." - The New York Times 27 January - 2 -

2. The information in paragraph 139> on P^;;- H> brined on rnrlio trannm'.sr.io::.'; from LcurciTjo Marques in Mozambique and translated by the TRAIi.-SLATIONS ON AFRICA services, as follows:

"Portugal and Brazil are very ''keen to make joint efforts designed to advance their plan to start oil exploration in the Portuguese overseas provinces, particularly in Angola, thereby frceirj the tv;o nations, nnd other European countries, from the rationing of petrol caused by the v;ar between the Arabs and the Israelis. This was stated by Dr. Ton:as Pompeu, who led the Brazilian delegation to the meeting of the PortuguGse-Braailian joint enterprise center, recently held in the Angolan capital of Luanda. Dr. Pompeu said that in addition to oil, MoKarabiq.ue's cashev: and marble had aroused considerable interest among Brazilian industrialists."

- Translations on Africa 31 October 1973

There was also a BEG text confirming the same information in "the nunsnair"'1 of Vorli'i Bro^dcarits •

The Provincia de Angola of 10 nnd 30 July referred to efforts of Brazil and Portugal to expand trade relations.

3. The texts are annexed to the present memorandum for reference. ; THE NEW YORK TIMES, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1973

(Africans Urging Arabs to Curb Oil to White Regimes i

ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia, lhc P"sian Gulf aron. and ally. In iv hpv lie-, perspectives of new trade Ihis fr JI NoWv. 20 (neuters) - The ^-^^^L' ' ". policy. —.for rapidly growing Brazilian rctary General of- the 'According tn official sources, industry, the harmonization of xation of African Unity said to- oil comes from IJj numerics Rra/il HUM ivappraise her sup- coffee-marketing policy and fa- day that the time had come foriwith Saudi Arabia and Ir.-ic port of Porti'Sitl's claims to vorable oil agreements, there rnv din 'Arab nations to use oil Sanc-'P ' S two-thirds. African colonies and look to has been a progressive cooling Brazilian interests. This, they of Brazil's support. gad ensa .ated minority governments in> relation, has say. is tlic mc&sapc of a series The Brazilian thesis, which ounlriM scvcrins of recent articles and editorials !southern Africa. created a situation prac.ticnllj lias been voiced frequently of _ In a report to the organiza-lnnpreccdenlec! in the annals of known to be inspired by the late, is that the Arabs won Dion's Ministerial Council, meet-;diplomacy, and constitutes, at ign Ministry African support in.their move jing'in special session here, NzolUic African level, a significant Brazil's interests, the sources to isolate Israel and now the Ekangaki of Cameroon said that'defeat for Israeli diplomacy, say, arc dependence on Middle Africans have gotten the Arabs statistics .showed beyond doubt'After what occurred'the only Eastern oil—more than 50 per to use petroleum in the offen^ '"that the countries which arcltrue friend Israel has in Africa cent of her nerd1;—cooperation ;our worst enemies depend con- today is the Republic of South sive against Portugal's colonial siderably on us for their ener- Africa." with African coffee producing policy. gy supplies." nations and blossoming trade "Brazil is in a • unique posi- "In the -circumstances it Brazilian Shift on Africa with black Africa. tion, given the proper spirit and would be reasonable to think "Brazil's policy on Portuguese proper motivation, to play a that the time has come for .our By MARVINE ITOWF aseful role in the complex that nl Africa is changing and that's Arab brothers to use the oil Special toThfr New York T* 'i why I'm here," Representative inks the United States, Brazil, embargo as a weapon against RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 20— "harles C. Diggs Jr., Democrat Portugal and Portugal's African these countries," he added. Arabs and Africans arc quietly- of Michigan, declared toway in colonies," Mr. Diggs said,, add- Mr. EJcangaki said that 90 using petroleum diplomacy and an interview. ing that his visit was motivated per cent of the oil consumed other pressures on Brazil to ' The black legislator from De- by reports from Africa after a by South Africa came from press Portugal, a traditional tour of Africa and the Middle L1U1iroiV t iIJs oVInI aC l three-daII II W U- Vlfcl yT visi» t.JH. t *»*'_as _ . . . __ . f m the first lap of a tour that will East last December to the ake him to the drought-stricken i ?Jaz.ll!a". F0!61^ Minister, African countries of Senega!,]M?!jio Gibson Barbosa. Niger and Upper Volia, with) The first sign that Brazil was stops in the independent black take her distance from countries of Lesotho and Swazt- Portugal was a joint commu- and, and to a conference of nique at the close of a recent ; Americans and Africans at visit b...y th. e Ivory .Coast's i Addis Ababa. .Foreign Minister, Arsene Usher A former Portuguese colony, Assouan. For the first time, Brazil has maintained close Brazil recognized "the right to jsentimenlal and linguistic ties self-determination and I with Portugal. T'urthprmore.ipcnclence." Brazil's authoritarian military In the past week missions rulers, now in their 10th year from Kenya and Ghana have of power, have been among the come to discuss increased trade principal backers of Portugal's and technical exchanges; aj colonial claims. But upon the Nigerian delegation is dus in' Foreign Minister's tour, with January. . ! BRAZIL DENOUNCES The change in Braziliah P°!- rnifwiAUCT omirv :cy was confirmed in a joint COLONIALIST POLICY !dec,aration signed J.ere yester- ~»YnrkTimr. fay ^V Foreign Minister M£rio . RIO DE JANER10, Jan. 2G-!Gibso" Barbo,sa °{ Bra,zil and After, insistent pressure fro,n!nr- Oko1 Ar*P°- his Nl8c«an African nalions, Brazil has puh-[nPP°SIte mcmher. lidy condemned colonialism for] They agreed on the right to Mthe first time ' ^seif-determinalicn. and indc- A former Portuguese colonv'i^ndcnce and repudiated "apar- with strong ethnic and cultural lheid colonialism and al! forms ties to areas along the wcsi '" racial- rcliSi""S, social and coast of black Africa, Rn,:H '1Ijltural discrimination. • had been one of the few ii--j In return for its public con- fenders of Portugal's colnni.nl ''cssion on colonialism, Brazil policies in Africa. However i-- '.von promfscs of cooperalion recent months, Brazil lias '"lfl associatin with the Nigerian stepped up trade relations \\.-,\<-- National Oil Company. A Niger- African nations and discrcotlv inn delegation will visit Brazil taken her distance from Pop _ in the near future to work out tugal. 'details of the accord. ••&•• ;":;-I'/'R? OK fccniD UIIOADGASTS (BEG) /J- ?v,. . ..-••••• -: / 1973 / •!

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2. AFRICA

, BRAZIL'S INTEREST IN PORTUGUESE AFRICA (Text) Portugal and Brazil are very! keen to make joint efforts designed to advance their plan to stait oil exploration in the j Portuguese overseas provinces, particularly in Angola, thereby freeing the two nations,? and other European countries, from petrol rationing caused by the war between thef Arabs and the Israelis. This was stated by Dr. Tomas Pompcu who led the Brazilian | delegation to the meeting of the Portuguese-Brazilian- joint cnterpriese centre, recently! held in the Angolan capital of Luanda. Dr. Pompeu said thaf in' addition to" oil, j Mozambique's cashew and marble had aroused considerable interest among Brazilian) industrialists. (Lourenco Marques in Portuguese 1030 gmt 22 Oct 73) . —^

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USBOA — contfta o'-' nos&o 'P'a'S. falou os "*' . ii. provinientes do Brasil,. foi .poluica de vslorizsgao que cst& I ! !i ' insit^urcda, no- ciriaria de S. sendo 'cdoptada em Mo^amb'ii. f Paujo. uma dclcnagao do Fun. que. subinhando. nomeadamen- c?r> <;'o Fomcnto da ExportacSo. te, os asp?cto*> de saiido e "da •-. .. da';T*ortu{j9l. instruijao. , Presentcs ar> Rcto inaugural, A termineir. exaliou & sigmfi- o re o modo que respeiio ao incremenio do como Portugal reagiu a cam- intercambio comercial enlre o ; * panha caluniosa de descri-dito Brasil e Portugal, aue actual. internacional que foi movicla meme se venfica — L. S l£ FEiJ 3att

UNITED NATIONS Distr. G ENERAr? k. I ' C n A BL ^X^F^NVJf/i$iv » GENERAL ASSEMBLY U^eteuary ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Tventy-ninth session

QUESTION OF TERRITORIES UNDER PORTUGUESE DOMINATION

Letter dated 1 February 197^ from the Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour to inform Your Excellency, under instructions of my Government, that a savage massacre vas perpetrated on 6 January 197^ in Mozambique by FRELIMO terrorists based outside the Territory. The incident occurred in the village of Nhacambo, in the District of Tete.

As a result of this attack, 17 villagers, primarily women and children, were killed by gunshot wounds and stabbed by bayonets and 31 people were injured. Aside from this , 160 dwellings , together with the local school and health post , were burned and destroyed.

The assault, occurring in the middle of the night, caught the peaceful villagers by surprise. Although possessing their own self-defence system, they could do nothing against the grenades , mortars and Kalashnikov and Simcnov rifles used by their criminal attackers. The rest of the population had fled.

The attack on Nhacambo was led by Fernando Napulula, whb even left on the spot a signed confession stating his responsibility for the massacre. He is the brother of Januario Napulula, the ex-commander of FRELIMO (which, as is known, is based in Dar es Salaam), who recently gave himself up to the Portuguese authorities.

Various representatives of the international press visited the area shortly after the attack and were able to see with their own eyes the savage ferocity and callous indifference to human life which marked this incident.

Meanwhile, reconstruction of dwellings and other buildings is already in progress with the aid of the returned population.

I also enclose photographs taken in Nhacambo after the incident, which it is hoped will alert public opinion to the full horror of this type of repugnant act which has frequently been perpetrated by terrorists against peaceful populations.