-2 United Nations 1122nd GENERAL PLENARY IEmHO (Opening meeting) ~ ASSEMBLY Tuesday. 18 September 1964. A SEVENTEENTH SESSION at3p.m.

OflWial Records NEW YORK 1 • h a CONTENTS session, and in particular their chiefs, who have set tl Page aside for a time their high national responsibilities h Agenda item 1: in order to take pal.'t in our work and to pursue in p Opening of the session by the Chairman of the general and fruitful international co-operation the s delegation of TUJiJisia. ,•••••••••••••• 1 purposes set out in the Charter of our Organization. t n Agenda item 4: 5. It is in this spirit of co-operation that I am happy f Minute ofsilent praj'er or meditation. ••••• 1 to express my most fervent wishes for the success of the sevanteenth session of the General Assemblyin ~ Address by Mr. Mongi Slim, Temporary Presi- an atmosphere of mutual understanding and general dent. Chairman of the delegation of Tunisia. • 1 confidence. 1 Agenda item 3: a Credentials of representatives to the seven­ AGENDA ITEM 3 teenth session ofthe General Assembly: Credentials of representatives to the seventeenth session ~ (§) Appointment of the Credentials Committee 1 of the General Assembly: r Agenda item 4: (g) Appointment of the Credentials CO'l1mittee 0 Election of the President. ••••••••••••• 1 lJ 6. The TEMPORARY PRESIDENT (translated from P Address by Mr. Muhammad ZafrtJ11a Khan. French): Rule 28 of the rules of procedl,ll'e provides b President of the seventeenth session of th:; that the General Assembly should, at the beginning r General Assembly. •••••••••••••••••• 2 of each session, appoint on the proposal of the Presi­ c Agenda item 20: dent, a credentialr: committee consis.ting of nine ! Admission of new Members to the U.nited memberB. Nations. •••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 7, I therefore suggest that the Credentials Com­ 1 mittee for the seventeenth session should be com­ f President: Mr. Muhammad ZAFRUllA KHAN posed of the following Member States: Canada, El t Salvador. Greece,Guinea, Indonesia,Mexico, Nigeria, (Pakistan). the Union of Soviet Socialist Republi~s and the United ~ Temporary President: Mr. Mongi SLIM States of America. 1

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Having obtained the required majority, Mr. Muham­ 14. I am fortified also in the knowledge t..lJ.at I shall 19. If it is agr mad Zaftu11a Khan (Pakistan) waselectedPresidentof have the benefit of the assistance and advice of the put to the vote the sevenOOI::Qth session of the General Assembly and secretariat. headed by the secretary-General whose which they weI'e toQk the Chair. devotion to the Crganization and to theideals and pur­ taken on all the poses of the Charter is established beyond doubt•. of the new Me Address by Mr. Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, ?resid~nt of the 15. The seventeenth session of the General Assem­ give the floor indicated their d seventeenth $ession of the General Assembly bly. like its predecessor, has a long and difficult agenda before it. While this seasion opens in a more that an repres 10. The PRESIDENT: I am deeply moved at. the tranquil atmosphere than did the preceding session, opportunity at honour you have done me in electing me to serve you it is confronted with many grave issues, some of a general debate as President of this seventeenth regular session of momentous nature for the futUI'e of marJdnd aB well my hope that the the General Assembly. I am (ip~ply conscious of the as of this Organiza.tion. It is not :my purpose, nor will be given th heavy responsibility this mark of your confidence would it be appropriate forme. to venture p.nv obser­ this meeting. I places upon my should~rs and I pray God, humbly, vations as to the substance of the items included in arrangement. sincereiY and earnesUy. of His grace and mercy, so the agenda. I should like only to note with pleasure 20. We turn no to·. guide me, in His wisdom, that in the discharge of that the very first item ~rou will be called on to con­ ingthe admissio my responsibilities I may prove worthy of your con­ sider is the one relatingt·othe admissionof new Mem­ bership in the ti fidence. Oh Lord, grant me understanding; make my ber-s. The applications of four newMembers-Rwanda. has before it a task easy; remove the impediment in my speech so Burundi. Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago-have al­ sponsored by Be that they may understand me. ready been approved by the Security Council. It is Guiuea and Li 11. I appreciate that the honour you have done me is hoped that in the course of this session the ASsemhly Assembly decid will be able to welcome Uganda to its membership a tribute to the country and to the people whom I have public of Rwanda also. It is a matter of special gratification and joy the honour to represent here. Pakistan is not a great The draft resa Power, nor a country which, apart from itsown secu­ that the travail of the brave and gallant people of rity and the well-being of its people, has any ambition Algeria is at an end and that we shall soon see them 21. The PRES I or interest other than the common interestofall of us also take their rightful place in our midst. Rwanda admitted here; that is to say, the creation of a world in which 16. With the admission of every new Member the The delegation peace may reign and law prevail, so that through map of the world changes a l:i.ttle andthis Organization corted to its plac beneficent co-operation, the common man in all the is one step nearer to the goal of becoming truly the 22. The PRES regions of the earth might at long last be enabled to tribune of mankind. The relationship between nations claim and possess his rightful inheritance of a fuller, is undergoing a healthy change from orie ofdominance sion is the King richer and happier life. and subservience to one of equality and co-operation. now vote on the sponsored by Be As a consequence, amity is now i1'1 the process of re­ 12. Over the years, Pakistan has given proof of its placing strife and discord is yielding to beneficent pia. Guinea and shall declare th loyalty to theCharter of the United Nations and of its co-operation. sincere devotion to the spirit and purposesuflderlying membership of 17. There is a striving today among all peoples to the provisions of that Charter. By its conduct and The draft resol policy Pakistan has clearly affirmed its faith in the live in freedom and in peace with each other. The right of all peoples and nations, indeed of all human agenda before you deals withissuesoffreedom,peace, 23. The PRESID beings, to freedom, dignity and a reasonable standard progress and prosperity. I humbly beseech God to of the Kingdom of well";'being. These principles and ideals, as well as bestow upon us t'"'e wisdom, the understanding and the I hope that they the yearning of hundreds of millions of my fellow tolerance which would enable us so to order our work today. If not. we beings around the globe to comprehend their effect and shape our decisions that they might serve to COme them perso upon their own lives, occupy the forefront of my mind abolish mankind's, ancient fears. to assuage its hurts occasion. as I begin to discharge the responsibilities of this and to forward the fulfilment of its eternal hopes. high office. Amen. . 24. The PRESID bership is Jama 13. The example setbymydistinguishedpredecessor, [The speaker continued in Arabic.] and Add.1] reco Mr. Mongi Sl~m, willbe a sourceofinspiration for me. Our final. prayer is: the worthiness of perfect praise to membership His many gifts and virtues can hardly be surpassed. belongs to Allah, the Lord of all the world. Ceylon, .Cyprus, I shall be content if I can, in some measure, emulate Ghana. India, Ne his. qualities.• of patience and courtesy and his great AGE NDA ITE M 20 Leone, Tanganyik gift for clarity. We are fortUnate in that Mr. Slim has Admission of new Members to the United. Nations The draft /:es01 put· down on paper his thoughts on the organization andfunctioning of the Assembly. The suggestions made 18. The PRESIDENT: .With the permission of the 25. The PRESID by him fO:rm the subject of a separate itenl on the General Assembly. I now propose to put before it membership of th item 20 of our provisional agenda entitled "Adrp.ission agenda and I will not, at this stage, go into the merits The delegation. of new Members to the United Nations n. The special of thesfil valuable and thought-provoking proposals. It in the General As is. however, generally recognized. that with the in­ procedure for dealing with this matter, prior to the crease in the number of Members and in the number adoption of the agAnda. has been used on earlier 26. .The PRESID and importance of the items placed on the agenda. occasions·· in order to· give the newly independent bership is the Sta some thought must be given to ways of organizing the States. which r.ave requested membership of our Or­ resolution [A/L.3 work of the annual sessions of the Assembly in such ganization, the opportunity to participate from the mission of Trini a .manner that, without ·108S of efficiency, it can be outsetin the workof the presentBession. The General Australia, Canad brought to a successful conclusion' expeditiously. In Assembly has before it a number of draft resolutions Federation of M the meantime much can be done to make our ll'l.bours recommending the admission of new Members. The Nigeria. Pakistan proceed more'smoothly by the voluntary exercise of Security Council in each case has unanimouslyrecom­ United Kingdom. mended positive action to be taken by the Assembly. diligence,' restraint and punctuality on the part of us The drMtresol -all: lam confident thatlInaycountupon the generosity· I therefore take it that the Assembly mayalso 'Wish to 'and' cO-dperation·of all Members of this Assembly to be given the opportunity to receive each of these new 27. The P:RESID that end. ' Members, one by one. by acclamation.. ' admitted to memb ...... _------_se~£ember 4 lfIl"'"-_ 1122nd meeting - 18 1962 _------3 19. If it is agreeable to the Aseembly. I shall first The delegation of Trinidad and Tobago was escorted put to the vote the draft resolutions in the order in to its pla.ce in the General AssemblyHall. which they recommended. Mter action has been were 28. The PRESIDENT: I have great pleasure in wel­ taken on all the resolutions .and the representatives coming to this august Assembly the delegations of the of the new Members have been seated. I shall then States which have just been admitted to membership give the floor to several representatives who have of the United Nations. I am sure thatthey have a most indicated their desire to speak. I shouldlike19 suggest valuable contribution to make to our deliberationsand that all represe~tatives will. of course. have the opportunity at the time of their interventions in the decisions. general debate to welcome the new Members. It is 29. It makes me very happy to see these four new my hope that the representatives of the new Members States joining today the company of their fellow inde­ will be given the opportunity to say a few words at pendent States in this Organization. I offer them this meeting. I hope that delegations will accept this my sincerest and heartiest felicitations on this arrangement. achievement. 20. We turn now to the draft resolution recommend­ 30. Mr. LORIDAN (Belgium) (translated from ing the admission of the Republic ?f Rwanda to mem­ French): Mr. President, I am grateful for the ?rivi­ bership in the United Nations. The General Assembly lege of being the first repJ.'esentative to a'iend to you has before it a draft resolution [A/L.391 and Add.I] my warmest congratulations onyourel~ctionasPresi­ sponsored by Belgium. Congo (Laopoldville) •Ethiopia. dent of the Gene!'al Assembly. I am happy to join in Guinea and Liberia. May I take it that the General the tribute which has thus been paid to your eminent Assembly decides by acclamation to receive the Re­ personal gifts. The statesmanship of which you have public of Rwanda as a Member of the United Nations? given proof and the qualities you have demonstrated The draft resolution was adopted by acclamation. in perfoi.'ming your functions as an internati'onal judge are a guarantee of your success in the mission which 21. The PRESIDENT: I now declare the Reuublic of the Assembly has now so wisely entrusted to you. Rwanda admitted to membership ofthe United'l"/ations. I 31. On 26 Jul;y 1962 the SecurityCouncilU!llanimously The Gelegation of the Republic.of Rwar"da was es­ recommended to the General Asseml)ly that the Re­ corted to its place in t1te General Assembly Hall. public of Rwanda and the Kingdom of Burundl should 22. The PRESIDENT: The next candidate for aomis­ be admitted to membership in the Uuited Nations. In sion is the Kingdom of Burundi. The Assembly will supporting in the Council the application of these two new States, I emphasized the varied and close ties now vote on the draft resolution [A/L.392 and Add.I] in sponsored by Belgium. Congo (Leopoldville). Ethio­ which were formed during forty-threeyearsoffriend­ ship and co-operation between Belgium ~md the two m pia. Guinea and Liberia. If there is no objection. I th shall declare the Kingdom of Burundi ammtted to future States under its trusteeship. It.is fitting that membership of the United Nations. today the entire OOIn.lIlunity of the United Nations 38 should welcome· with satisfaction .thesEI two new \Vi The draft resolution was adopted by acclamation. Members. pe 23. The PRESIDENT: I understand thatthe delegation 32. To thatend~ my delegation and the. delegations si of the Kingdom of Burundi is arriving this afternoon. of the RepUblic of the Congo (Leopoldville)" Ethiopia, I hope that they will be able to take their seats later Liberia and Guinea submitted the·draft r.esolutions today. If not. we Shall all have an opportunity to wel­ [A/L.391 and Add.I. A/L.392 and Add.:l.] Which we had come·them personally and individuallyon a subsequent the pleasure of seeing theAssemblyadoptby acclama­ occasion. tion. Belgium is happy that these two new States, to which history has linked it by so Plany ties, have nOw 24. The PRESIDENT: The third candidate for mem­ joined the great community of nations. ThEI welcome bership is Jamaica. The. draft resolution [A/L.389 they have received is proof of the interest that the and Add.1] recommending the admission of Jamaica African continent. so full of possibilities andpromise, to membership is sponsored by Australia. Canada. continues to evoke in the United Nations; Rwanda and Ceylon. Cyprus. Ethiopia, the Federation of Malaya. Burundi .will. not.be .disappointed by the feelings that Ghana. India. New Zealand,Nigeria. Pa.ltistan. Sierra the Members of the Organization have towards them. Leone. Tanganyika and the United Kingdom. 33. For Belgiurn,theadmissionofthese Statescrowns The draft resolution was adopted by acclamation. the determined efforts of severaldecadesduringwhich 25, The PRESIDENT: I declare Jamaica admitted to it endeavoured to lay foundations.upon' which their life membership of the United Nations•. coulcl. develop in an orderly and progreSSive manner. Rwanda and Burundi, which Belgium has led to inde,;. The delegation ofJamaica was escorted to its place pendence under the aegip of. the United Nationa•.now in the General Assembly Hall. have political1~a.dersofprovencompetenceandvigour, products oftheprogr~ssivedevelopmentofdemocratic 26. Tlle PRESIDENT: The next candidate for mem­ institutions. ... bership is the State of Trinidad and Tobago. The draft resolution [A/L.390 and Add.I] recommending the ad­ 34. We are convinced that President Kayibanaa, who mission of Trinidad and Tobago is also sponsored by so worthily representshis country here today, andhis Australia. Canada, Ceylon. Cyprus. Ethiopia. the young and energetic governmental team will demon­ Federation of Malaya, Ghana, India, New Zealand. strate their wisdom amI. lead Rwanda .towards an .ever Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Tanganyika and the brighter future. We are certain thatin BurundiH.M. United Kingdom. the Mwami•. assisted by a Government which is both The dr8.ttresolution was adopted byacclamation. traditionalist·and enterprising, is resolved to govern this new State .w1tb. an equal. concern for economic 27..The. PllESIDENT: I declare Trinidad and Tobago fmd social progress.and for ob(;;ervance.of law. Under admitted to membership of the United Nations•. the enlightened guidance of their political leaders, the 4 General Assembly -Seventeenth Session -- Plenary Meetings

peoples of Rwantla and Burundi will continue to make 4i. Tu.'t'ning now to the admission of new Members. 45. The r~sult . social. economic and cultural progress. and will har­ I have the he nour on this occasion to speak not only with proved sy moniously develop the heritage of their ancestors and 011 behalf of the United Kingdom Government, but also structures that adapt the flowering of theirownpersonalityto the con~ on behalf of the other Commonwealth Members of the class. and with , ditions of the modern world. United Nations who have joined my delegation in the one hand, b 35. Public order .has prevailed in these countries sponsoring the resolutions which recommended the oil in the case 0 since their attainment of independence. This is both a admission of Jamaica and of the State of Trinidad and considers this r sign of their stability and a requisite for their future Tobago to membership inthe United Nations. andwhich the end towards development. Moreover. these two States. deeply we have just now passed by acclamation. Jamaica be­ ments of Jamai peaceful and imbued with the ideals of our Organiza·· came an independent State on 6 August 1962 and Tl'ini­ worked together tion. are capable of assuming in full the obligations dad and Tobago on 31 August 1962. At their own re­ that we especial and duties. and of exercising the rights. inherent in quest, both were received into the Commonwealth not mission to the U their status as sovereign States and Members of the merely with the consent, but also with the warm wel­ trjes' internatio. United Nations. come of all member Governments. On 12 September the security Council met [1018th meeting] to consider 46. It is olear 3(). But. though the omens for the future of Rwanda applications from both Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago are not 0 Mld Burundi are good. these two newly. independent TobagO for membership of the United Nations and ship of this Or cc)luntries will undeniably still need external technical unanimously adopted resolutions-which the United tion. to contribut and financial assistance. Kingdom~ together with Ghana, had been proud to objectives. We " 37. Belgi\l.YD. will not shirk what it cQ~siders a noble spnnsor~recommending that Jamaica and Trinidad recommend to tl task. and the Belgian Government. through Mr. Paul­ and Tobago should be admitted to memberShip of this which all membe Henri Spaak. its Minister for· Foreign Mfairs, has Org:mization. Today we have just now taken the final sponsoring. I sp more than once stated th~Lt Belgium was prepared to step' in the process of the admission of both these bers of the Co do its utmost in assisting the two new States to meet countries. Trinidad and Tob their new needs. Belgium is therefore prepared, if sentiment is echo 42. During recent sessions of the United Nations it these countries so desire. to continue its current 47. I am also c has been my delegation's privilege to spe~.k on the efforts on a new·footing. Discussions have been held monwealth in we with each of their Governments for the conclusion of admission of a number of new nations which were . which we have ha formerly under British administration. All these agreements for.long-term technical aSlsistanee pro­ bership of the U recent new additions were from Africa, and it was on grammes to repl9,ce the present short-term arrange­ and Burundi. This co~")rdinate that continent that the spotlightwas then fixed. It is a ments. Belgium intends to its efforts in since the entry t new and a happy experience. I submit, to be able to this. field with those of the United Nations and other remaining Trust recommend to the Assembly countries from the inte:rnationalbodies. That co-ordination will surely climax to over fo make. 'more effective the substantial assistance Caribbean. the people of the that mustbe given to the new States. tering Power. to 38•.. Belgium joins in. the cordial congratulations that 43. The pleasure which this occasion gives me is all Nations and befo!' will Wldoubtedly be extended to the Governments and the greater for the fact· that over the very long period has not always b peoples of Rwanda and BUl'undi, and expresses its of time during which these two Caribbean countries sessions of the T sincere wishes for the.· prosperity of the two States have Qeen associated with Great Britian. a feeling of Committee over and the well-being of tileirpeoples. Itexpres8es the kinship has developed between us of, I think I may work that has co samewishes towards two other States which have just safely say, a unique and a remarkable kind. Our coun­ countries to self joined the international community: Jamaica, aJl.dthe tries have become closer over the centuries. and the independence. State of Trmidad:md Tobago,a;nd welcomes with the change in our political relationship which took place greatest•• satisfaction their admission to the ·United in Augustof this year is a logicaldevelopment of this. 48. The attainme Nations. It extends the warmest congratulations to Burundi has been tileSe. two countries. which will.surelym~ea valuable 44. It is sometimes alleged that the proCless of de­ of preparation. Its contribution to the Organization's work. colonization is something forced upon a reluctant ad­ to the. wise and ministering Power by internal discontent fnthe colony has afforded the 39. .Be1gi.umalso congratulates the United Kingdom. and by pressure from outside. We couldscarcelyhave 'r.rork of the Tru which thr0ug;h Its far-sighted and generous .action has a better refutation of this theory than the history of itself, but also led t ese two peoples to compXeteindependence.The efforts· of the le ll Jamaica~ the progress to independence of Jamaica andofTrini- . adInissiQnof Trinidad and Tobago,and dad and Tobago over the last ten years. From the people to ensure RwandaandBurundi to the United Nations constitutes start, both my·. Government and the Governments of on tl).eir indepenqe QnemQre step towards the achievementofour Organi~ these two countries had one clear aim in view.·that submission. the za,tion's principle ofunivel'sality. they should govern themselves and have for this.task a source· of gre 40.¥r. GqDBER(United Kingdom) : Mr. President, both the best possible. eystem of administration and concerned. my first andver:,- pleasant· oppor~uniiy, before turning the greatest momentum of economic development. tclthe Dlainsubject.of my present remarks,is toeon­ Because the people of Jamaic~ .an.d of Trinidad and 49. I therefore gr.atutate··yo1;1tnOst.heartily on your election to your Tobago themselves realized that this was ourcommon of\'lishing the pe high office•• ·You are ·an.intertiational figure whose· objective, they were prepared, in collaboration with behalf· of .my.Gov reputation has l':Iready spread far beyond the bound­ leged to do it als the British Governrnent and other Governments ofthe· I ·Qommonwealth. T ariesof)T0Ul'0wn.country. You.career in diplomacy, British West Indies, tc consider in detail the· form in .step OIl the, road to in the Government of Pakistan and in the practice of which itldepenlienc6 oould test be achieved. Theywere with~arious I. freedom of AfriQa. the lawt both nationally and internationally;haveIitted willing to experiment type of political yououtstandinglyfortb.everyireaLtask which now organization before eventually deciding that separate ~O. . To all these coJ)frQnts .you•.I kn9Wthat you.will fulfil the.officaof independence most closely met their wishesw..d their give is warm it is f'~ f·· ... ' ... President with.tbe .same·.. distinction that you ·lent to needs. This was not. therefore,a headJ..ongrushto ,1..... r9m their me theotheJ:'·enterprises in your long. varied and distin~ independence, careless ":of the consequences oro! .the I .. I am qUitesureth guished QUeer. Plt:lase accept my delegationIS con­ political and economic disadvante.ges that couldresult 11 ~hould benefit fro grlJ,.tu.lations C)llyour election and our assurances of from ill-considered ar!'angements. It was ·instead·a addition to.its.wid sUpport during your term of office. deliberate process of G >a11ce towards an·agreedend. free· and.sovereign

--_ ~I··•••••••••·i1IIr•••••·II.U.•••ZliI·•••_I.·III•.••••tl!rd7f.!!!IJ·~~f~:&g7?!!!!!!!!!I.!!!!!!!!!!.!!!!!l..D .. -----...."..~ ~---~5-' -...-..-...------1122nd meeting - 18 September 1962 ...... 6 45. The result is that - we welcome here todaynations 51. Mr. COULIBALY(Mali) (translated with proved system.s of government, from French): 58. stable social It is a great pleasure for me, Mr. President, structures that are ~<)t based on race, religion, to take his or this opportunity of offering to you, on behalf of the class, and with well-founded economies bolstered, on Republic WE the of Mali, our hearty congratulations on your fOt one hand, by bauxite, in the case of Jamaica, and splendid election oil in the to the office of Presidellt. OUl' p.ride of case of Trinidad and Tobago. My delegation is all the greater considers this result in that you are a member of the lm to be a very real vindication of African-Asian group to which the end towards which myGovernment we also belong a..'ld to toe andthe Govern­ which you have contributed, over many years, ments of Jamaica and of Trinidad and Tobago all the in have resources of your outstanding ability and wealth of worked together over the years. It is for this reason experience. 59 that we especially This tribute of confidence whiCh our As­ welcome their application for ad­ sembly has just paid of mission to the United to you in electing you to this Nations as fulfilling their coun­ office of distinction and difficulty fo tri'3s' international destiny. is a just reward for the efforts you have continually mac.e in the cause of thE 46. It is oiear that both Jamaica respect for the principles of humanity and justice ha and Trinidad and fr Tobago are not only admirably qualified which are the very basis of the United Nations. Hence, for member­ in discharging fa- ship of this Organization, but that they are in the heavy responsibilities which are a posi­ now yours, you tion to contribute substantially to our aims and our can rely on the loyal co-ol1eration of 60 the Republic of Mali. objectives. We were therefore honoUl'ed and glad to m racommend to the General Assembly the resolutions 52. May I also say, Mr. President. how glad se which all members lam to of the Commonwaalth joined us in welcome, on behalf of the permanent delegations of be sponsoring. I speak with deep sincerity for all mem­ the African and Asian countries, de bers the representatives of the Commonwealth in wishing Jamaica a.T1d ef Rwanda, bt.~'~Ui. Jamuica, and Trinidad th Trinidad and Tobago and To­ well, and l·am confidentthat this bago, just admitted to 0111' Organization. These an sentiment is echoed new in every corner of this hall. States, which brinig the number of Members of the of United Nations or. 47. I am also charged to speak on to 108. are welcome to the international behalfof the Com­ community and, iD. w monwealth in welcome of the twd new particular,to the fraternal group African states of African and Asian countries pl . which we have had the privilege of admitting to mem­ in the United Nations. bership of the United Nations today, namely, Rwanda 53. I should therefore like to offer to the represen­ 6 and Burundi. This occasionhasparticular significance, tatives· of Rwanda. Burundi, Jamaica. and de since Trinidad the entry to the United Nations of the two lact and Tobago the sincere congratulations. of the coun­ ft remaining Trust Territories in Africa is a fitting tries of Africa a.'ld Asia for the courageous struggle 01 climax to over fortyyearsofcloseassociationbetween which their peoples have waged to achieve their inde­ .~ the people of these countries, Belgium,.the adminis­ pendence. There is no doubt that these new Members, tering Power, to whom I pay tribute here, the United which have already in this struggle for freedom given 0'\ Nations and before it the League of Nations. The road proof of their political maturity, willfulfil withhonour has not always 6 been easy. Thl)se who have attended and distinction their obligation as Members of our s' sessions of the Trusteeship Council and of the Fourth Organization. o Committee over the past few years wellknowthe hard 54. I am N work that has contributed to the advance convinced that they will appreciate the im­ of these tWo portance and scope of aJ countries to self-government and now to ultimate the role which t.he African and independence. Asian Stales must henceforth. because of their num­ r ber, play in the United Nations. This numerical im­ d 48. The portance and attainment of independence ·.by Rwanda and the delicacy ofour role are very stimu­ 6 Burundi has been marked by. a long andcareful period lating because, though yesterdaywe werebutcolonized countries, w of preparation. Its successfulculminationis due partly .today we have to make our contribution to a: to the. wise and generous co-operation that Belgium the solution of the great problems which exercise has mankind and i .afforded the United Nations, partly to the devoted give our supporttoallthe other countries n work of the Trusteeship Council and the. Assembly which are still struggling, under difficult conditions, to t itself, but also. andio large mea.sure to the untiring attain independence. e efforts of the leaders of the Rwanda and 1] Burundi 55. Our role isindeed a very delicate one, people to ensure that their respective countries enter since we on their have to make a clean sweep of everything which has .j independence in the best possible way. In my stood subr.aission, the betvreen us and other .countries during the long .~ success ofmis policy sh,ouldbe and painful process a source of grea,t satisfaction of our strugglefor riationallibera­ to all the parties tion, and assume all the Members concerned. of ourOrganization 6 to .be partners in a common battlefor human progress and, b 49. I therefore welcome mostwarmly thisopportunity respect for human dignity. . of 'Nishing the peopleo! Rwanda and Burundi well on 56. In extending once more our warmest welcome to i behalf of my Government, and !,a.'IiJ. proud and privi­ the brother countries leged and representatives of Rwanda, I to do it also. on behalf of the members of the Burundi, Jamaica,and E .Cozmnonwealth. Trinidad and Tobago, IassUI'e Their independence marksyetanother them of the fulland sincereco-operation .~ step on the road to thecornmonobjectiveof ofthe R-..frican us all, the and Asian countries for. the att~inment ofourcommon freedom of Africa. objectives. t ~ 50. To all these countries .then the welcome I that I 57. Mr. CUEVAS CANCINO (Mexico) (translateclfrom give is:varm, it is sinceI'e. Ihope that they may bene­ € Spanish): I wish to commendtheAssembly,Mr.Presi­ i fit,from their membership of this great body, just as dent, for having entrusted you with the conduct of C I am quifusure that the United Nations itself can and the work of the seventeenth regular session.Your ( ~hould benefit from this further, yes, and significant leader­ addition ship guarantees .• a very high· degree of. integrity lUld to its ,vide"'spread and massive Assembly of moral responsibility, free and sovereign nations. which we greatly need in order t successfully to carry out our diffic-alttasks• ••111•.' .rr__...'.r.Il·....IIIi""Miii..'.·.7-~-~----.I - --_-,~...... ,.,. ,,-._••'_.c_. __ .... 6 General Assembly - Seventeenth Sessi~n - Plenary Meetings 58., This should be reFded as a !'ed~letter day, a richest family of nations, not because of its wealth, to liquidate every historic occasion, in the annals of the United N2.tions. but because ofits freedom and its glory. the socialist QOun We have on otber occasions, as on so many· since the 67. We therefore greet the independence ofJamaica the ranks of thos founding of the Organization, celebratedthe admission with more than ordinary warmth. oppression. We c of new Members. That act does not,ey repetition, that tr Jountries lose its fatsfulsignificance. So there is among us 68. These two Caribbean nations constitute anewas­ have a....meved the. today ~special. measure of. rejoicing, as in a house pect of the phenomenon of which Latin America is will do everything in which a child is to be born. justly proud-namely. equality among races and their of their brothers gradual intermingling, which brings us steadilycloser colonial yoke. 59~My delegation has· the honour to extend, on behalf to a race. that some of our philosophers have called J~atin of the American delegations, a welcome to the the "cosmic 11 race. 75. We rejoice . four new nations now. joining our ranks. We preceded States to our Or them in the searchforpeaceinwhichthis Organiz"8.tion 69. ConsequElntly, on behalf of the na.tions of Latin of those who are has e~agedfor overfifteen yeal's. However, we expect America, I wish once again to welcome thefour coun­ . to free themselv from them, as new Members, new efforts and an inde­ tries which are entering our Organ.\zation today. They convinced that otI fa"Ugable idealisIrito revive.and strengthen our own. will always find in us, theirfriends andbrothers. loyal soon c.ome to S'tr co-operation which will help them to overcome many tions, will likewi 60. Under colonial rule, nations long and strive pri­ of the problems inherent in national independence. marilytoachieve thli)ir independence. Once that,which Nations in the or seemed the highest pinnacle, hasbeen reached, they 70. Mr. TARABANOV (L'dgaria) (translated from operation, and wi become aware of Qther new stages olilthe road to self­ F.rench): The delegation of the People's Republic of bining .. their affor determination. and p7'osperity•. J[n their journey along BuIFia is extremely happy that to it has fallen the peace and the li. that road. the·fQur newnationscian.relyon the support honour of congratulating and greeting, on behalf ofthe bondage. and .co-operationofthe UnitedNations, andparticularly socialist countries. the new states today admitted as Members of the United NatiOils-Rwanda. Burundi, 76. Mr. SEYDO of the LatinAmericanStates. Closebrotherhood~based Mr. President, I onidentity oi objectives, links usto them. And together Jamaioa, and Trinidad and Tobago-and of welcoming country, how hap we,·. shall take another .new step towards overcoming them to this great world Organization. Presidency of the present difficulties for the benefit of all mankind. 71. The admission to the inrel\'national community of son of your distin ~1.. When a nation is born, a great idea which lay countries which but a short time ago were beneath qualified. Your .> aOrmant in.·its inmost being sees· the light for the the colonial yoke represents. we are profoundly con­ thougb.t marked -, firsttime.·.Usually, that idea germinates in the minds vinced,.a further step towards elimination ofthecolo­ lofty and difficuit of viSionaries and poets anditisthe task of the second nial oppression under which millions of human beings very warm and co generation--the statesmen and politicians-to forge still labour. Itis painful and sad, at the very moment when we are celebrating the entry of these new. coun­ 77. The French d the·. instrument which will enable them to clear their in sponsoring the own, true path. tries into our Organiza.tion, to know thatotherpeoples and other nations, equally meriting freedom•. inde­ on behalf of theF 62. 'I'hosebrother nations are now facinggravedeci­ pendence and admission t,<) the UnitedNations, continue rity Council to c ·sions in matters of paramount importance, the first to suffer under the colonial yoke, despite the solemn their accession to ofwhich has been that o( coexistence in the United Declaration on the granting ofindependence to colonial same bOdy, in fav NatiOns. However, they will be able to rely onthe countries and peoples which was unanimously adopted Organization of J . affectiop. and, understanding of other countries which by the General A ,embly at its fifteenth session 78. On behalf of regar(ltheIllselvessiIXlply •as .sharing the common [resolution 1514 (XV»). were kind enough desire for peace and prosperity. . 72. The road which the peoples of Rwanda, Burundi, the honour to welc 63. Rwanda and Burun.di are situated on a continent Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago had to travel was been.presented in which has seemed remote froDlours, buttMirpeoples beset With difficulties and obstacleGbefore its end already lmow.mos are·· akin ... to many tiul.t ·live in Latin America. There -freedo;rn-was reached•.• Very.little time. has. passed and know that we is,in their· aspiration(1!AJld desires, much thatis com­ since the day when this Assemply adopted, With its us. Uis in the Eur mon.to allpftis.We.have to some extentexperienced expression ofdeep indignation, resolution1627 (XVI) On expansion of. the i thevicissittides of their emergence from the colonial the assassination ofthe· Prime Minister of Btir~dias respect Belgium era., .Under the. League ofN?.tionsMar;date and the a result·of the intrigues. of' colonialism. There is no admlnistering.Pow lJnite(lNationstru~teeship, need to paint the general picture of conditions in the tUde. A tributesho we didOUI' partinfulfilli.ng' ,the Trusteeship Co "~e .()llli~tionr:l Incumbent. upon .us .. ~d .. participated four countri~s which .we have just admitted to the witheDlotion and confidence in the final debates which Organization; thep~ctureis the familiar one, which 79 •• The nations· 'led to their indePendenqe. . we all know, of countries that have been subject for With interest and decades, and even centuries, to colonial explojtation. process of evoluti 64;. ••. Thepresen"}€) •of Jamaica and Trinidad and '1'0­ 73.. These countries I accessi(;;) to independence and lIi1embersfrom the tla.go,parts of our :American continent,.asindependent tha~ of sovereign St natio~llsevokes Particulariyhappy memories'fer the their admission tothe United Nations are events of extreme importance. Called to a new life, these na­ mamtliined with the LatinAmeric~ COuntries...... tions .• are securing greater opportwiities ofe"ercoID:'" til\ually deVeloping 65. .Baron VOIl HumbOldtonc'e said thatthe Caribbean ing the· difficulties which impede thei!' forwardrilarch. so. lam convince \Vas the AlnericanMediterran-ean;andthese newly Great efforts will certainly be needed if these young ter in their histor creatednation$,inassuming their rightful place in peoples· are to succeed· in eliminating the traces .of Trinidad and Toba the Caribbean thl'ough their own' efforts, thereby also colonial dependence, 'in· consolidating their national links with Western ae;su1l1,e.their.:r.jghtful place in the heart ofAmerica. sovereignty regained, and in termina:tingcolonialist that Western Euro .66.;Jamaicahasavery.special place in the saga of domination of their countries'economic,socialand operate. with them Americ~'semancipation;-"It was •on that island. so cultural life. With all our. heart, we wish the peoples closely as possible. of the four States Which we. have just admittel;1to our -close. to. the struggle ... for independence, that many of ~1. .The birth of n there~in great international family .daily iricrea.siIlgsuccessin our heroes sought refuge.-Itwas an imItlortal every sphere. ... our OrganizatiOIi ar . ·le~r •.that Bol!var, his heart replete with feeling for of legitima.te satisf theseallnd people of the Caribbean, wrote down all 74. Having eliminated. at home, the .exploitation of know, in advance, th that our oontmelnt can and shoUld be in history: the man by man, and now fighting with all their strength useful contribution· t p .. [( . 1122nd meeting - 18 September 1962 7 to liquidate every form of oppression onceandfor all. to them, once more, ilie sincel'ea'1d cordialWishes of the socialist Qountries rejoice at the daily swelling of welcome which the group of West European countries the ranks of those \Y\'?rking for the abolitionof colonial extends to them. oppression. We cannot in fact doubt. for one moment. 82. Mr. ALVES (Congo, Leopo1dvm~) (t~anslated that ~ountries and peoples which by sheer fighting tr from French): Mr. President. it is an honou~ for me, have a",mevedtheir liberationfl'omcolonialoppression on behalf of my delegation, to join therepresentatives will do everythingintheirpowertosupportthe struggle who have already spoken from this rostrmninextend­ of their brothers who still suffer under anabominable ing to you our hearty congratulations on your election colonial yoke. to the Presidency of the General Assembly's seven'· 75. We rejoice iD, the admission ofthesenewMember teenth session. We have no doubt that. thanks to your States to our Organization. We cannot help thinking great t-xperience of international affairs, you will of those who are still, at this verymoment, struggling direct our debates as skilfully as your eminent . to free themselves ire/m the colonial yoke. We are predecessor. convinced that other.countries and other peoples will soon come to strengthen the ranks of the United Na­ 8:'(. Only a few Y'lonthc; ago, after an exhaustive stUdy tions, will likewise give their support to tk United terminating a long discussion,we wel~omedtfJ,e acces­ Nations in the organization of bett.er in~.T.'national co­ sion to independence of Burundi.and Rwanda. operation, and will also, we are sure, help by com­ 84. Today. another event ta.Jtes place-the entry of bining their afforts with ours for the safeguarding of Burundi and Rwanda into the United Nations. lhelieve peace and the lIberation of all peoples from colonial that all delega,ions.here present greet the admission bondage. of these two countries with special joy. The jOy is all 76. Mr. SEYDOUX (France) (tra."1s1atedfrom French): the greater and deeper in that. during the two and a Mr. President, I should like to say, on behalf of my half months which have passed Since.their attainment country, how happy we are at your election to the of independence, the two States have given Pi'oof of Presidency of the General Assembly. for whicha per­ the maturity and ability needed for the ocoupymg of son of your distinction and talent'is particularly well their place among the members of the comm.mity qualified. Your -.-,oral authority and high level of of nations.· .. thought marked _- .u out in quite a special way for this 85. My delegation wished to be a co-sponsor of draft lofty and difficult office. Allow me toconveyto you my resollltions A/L.391 and Add..! 8.ndA/L~392andAdd.l. very warm and cordial congratulations. and considers it necessary to eJqJressbriefly: her~. at 77. The French delegation has already nadoccasion, this his~oric moment for the two countries•. the V'ie~s in sponsoring the applications of Rwanda and Burundi of its Government. not only because ofour historical on behalf of the French-speaking nations in the Secu~· aftinlties and our common fate, but because of the rity Council to congratulate tb,,::;~ two countries on new and increasmg brotherhc>od batween the Congo. their accession to independe~:;;e. It also spoke, in the Burundi, Rwanda, the other Mrican peoples andcoun­ same bOdy, in favour of the admission to the world tries, and all tile States from the other continents Organization of Jamaica and of Trinidad and Tobago. which are collabOratingfor peace and development·in the·worId-a new brotherhood which,·without breaking 78. On behalf of the nations of Western Europe which the links of our past or conflictingwithour traditions, were kind enough to entrust me with this task, I have inspires in my Government the soledeslretopromot,e the honour to welcome .the delegations which have just the well-being of.the two new Statesandto help create been presented in the General·Assembly Hall. They a better future for them. already know most of the European representatives, and know that we rejoice to see them sitting beside 88. Such wltsthe a.ttitude which my Governmenttook, us. IUs in the European tradition to contributeto the from the rostrum in. this Organization, thr'\)ughout the expansion of the ini:ernational community. andin this sixteenth.session of the General Assembly. . respect Belgium and the United Kingdom, as former 87. On behalf of the Congolese Government, mydele­ administering Powers, deserve .the Assembly's grati­ gation warmly. and with deep gratitude,cong'.£'atulates tude. A tribut~ should also be paid to the good work of the Governments of. the Kingdom of Buruncll·and the the Trusteeship Council. Rwandese Republic. as J.lsothe qovernmellt of Bel­

79. The na.tions of c Western Europe have followed. gium, on tlle wisdom,intelligence and foresight.tJ:lat with interest .and sympathy in equal measure, the have characterized their inauguration of their new process of evolution Which has brought the four new relationships. Members from the status of dependentterr.-itories to 88. My .delegation. reaffirms its· confidence. In thei:r that of sovereign States. For a long time now we have intentions ·to. seek to establish between them, ana·new maint!i.ined with them friendly relations based oncon­ and equitable basis, a. form oico-operation which is tinUall;r developing cultural and trade exchanges. in keeping with the requirements ofthe times.accords SO. I·am convinced that at the dawn ofthis new chap­ with the vocation of Members of the United. Nations in ter in their history Rwanda, Burundi.Jamaica•. an~ general and ofthe African countries inparticular,and Trinidad and· Tobago will endeavour to forge closer wUl permit the harmonious. development of Burundi links with Western Europe in every sphere. Theyknow and Rwanda in a peaceful world; that Western Europe stands in full readiness to co­ 89. I should also like, onbehalfoftheCongolese GoV'';' operate. with them. in the future as in the past, as closely as possible. ernment. to extend our heartycongratulati6nstothe two other new States~Jamaica. and Trinidadand,To.. 81. The birth Of new nations and theiradmission to bago. My delegation is convinced lliat they will COn­ our Organization are happy events which are a source scientiously .discharge all the responsibilities and of legitimate satisfaction to the United Nations. We obligations.incumbent. upon them as. Members of the know, in advance, that our new colleagues will make a United Nations. It also'congratulates the General As­ useful contribution·to our work. I would liketo convey sembly on its vote in their favour. 8 General Assembly - seventeenth session - Plenary Meetings 90. Mr. GORE (United States of Aroerica): On bebalf they guide their peoples toward. the radiant paths of co-operation of the people of the United States. permit me. Mr. happines~ and prosperity. ethical value :president. to extend congratulations upon your e1eo­ 96. aid between al~d Mr. KAYffiANDA (President of theRwandese Re­ tion to pledge our fullest co-operation. public) (translated from French): It is a source of in the form of 91. Just outside the halls of the United States senate. great pleasure and deep satisfaction for me. as Presi­ will be the "I where I am privileged to serve. there is a bust of my dent of the State of Rwanda. to speakfor the first time 103. The R fellow townsman and benefactor. Mr. Cordell Hull. On in this Assembly and express to the United Nations of those who that bust is carved "Father of the United Nations". I the good wishes conveyed to it, in all sincerity. by the decolonization am sure he would be pleased toknowthat the fifty-one entire Rwandese people. development nations which composed the United Nations atthe time 97. For this opportunity I express my warm thanks. are striving fI it was organized have now grown to more than one which are addressed in particular to the President of fits deriving hundred. '\ the Assembly and to the Secretary-General.I likewise technical and 92. Today. in common. I believe. with mankind of all thank all those who. from near or far,have helped the those who see crimination the world, the people of the U:tited States regard with Rwandese P.~public to achieve its independence and hope. not unmixed with awe, the .marvellous growth of take its place among the free and full-grown nations. are endeavour the United Nations Organization. We welcome inte the That is today a source of great joy to me, to the Gov­ joint organs f membership today four nations, each newlypossessed ernment of Rwanda and to the people of the Rwandese beside all th of the fruits ofself-determination-realindependence. Repl},blic which is now a Member ofthe Uni.ted Nations guaranteeing genuine national sovereignty-two of them set in the and can thus contribute to the achievement of the Or­ fundamental midst of a sunnyoceanclose to ourshores, two of them ganization's purpose-theprogressofmankindinpeace always stand nestled in the majestic reaches of the central African and co-operation. This· has always been the ideal of the progress highlands almost half a world away. Yet for all the Rwanda and its leaders during all the developments technical assi distance that separatesthem.Rwanda, Jamaica.Trini­ which resultedinthe liberationofthe peopleof Rwanda, Those nations dad ,and Tobago. and Burundi share a common strain represented by my humble person here today. would be a so of blood and experience, and today. joining with us in if the less de the United Nations. each of them makes a commitment 98. You yourselves, ladies and gentlemen, with the due share of . purposes of our Organization in view, have adopted to the single comm

Caribbean neighbours and the metropolitan countries with everyone. Sometimes it may be our closest with which some of them are connected. Our Govern­ friends from whom we differ. We expect, however, ment will strive at all times to achie,re the closest that divergencies of viewwillnotweakeneitherfriend­ possible association, political and economic, cultural ship or respect. We come tothe UnitedNations neither ~nd intellectual, with the countries of the Caribbean to dissemble nor to toady. We come to offer the point and the countries on the South American mainland of view of a tiny but independent nation. a point of which h~ve traditionally formed part of the Caribbean view which we hope will always be clearly reasoned economy. and manifestly reasonable, however unacceptable it may be to those who reject it. OurConstitution begins 126. We recognize the responsibility which we have assumed with membership of this Organization. That with an affirmation of ourbeliefin spiritualvalues and re.cJ:}onsibility we can neither silirk nor delegate. We divine assistance. Guided by these values andinspired may consult with those who are more eXPerienced by that aSSistance, we look forward with confidence to our future role. than we are, but any decisions must be our own. In arriving at them we shall never lose sightof the basic aims of the Organization. Naturally we shallnotagree The meeting rose at SAS p.m.

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