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United Nations 678th

GENERAL PLENARY MEETING
(O!Jening Meeting)
ASSEMBLY T"uesday. 17 September 1957,
at3 p.m.
TWELFTH SESSION
Official Records NEW YORK

CONTENTS Middle East and in Hlli,gary. The General Assembly

prior to the eleventh session had already adopted
Agenda item 1: appropriate resoltuions on those two questions, but they
Opening of the session by the Caairman of the dele- remained to be implemented. That was the task of the
gation of Thailand. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • 1 eleventh session.
Agenda item 2:
Minute of silent prayer or meditation. • • • • • • • • • 1 5. In my speech of acceptance of the high office of
President [574th meeting], I expressed my confidence
Address by Prince Wan Waithayakon, Temporary that the United Nations had stood out as an efficient and
President, Chairman of the delegation of Thailand • 1
effective instrument of peace, and in this connexion I
Agenda item 3: paid a warm tribute to the outstanding l'ol~ played by
Credentials of representatives to the twelfth session the Secretary-General and his associaten. My con-
of the General Assembly fidence has been justified.
(a) Appointment of the Credentials Committee • • • • 2
Agenda item 4: 6. The resolutions on the questJ.on of the Middle East
Election of the President. • • • • • • • • • . • . . • . • • 2 have been complied with, and this reflects great credit
Address by Sir Leslie Munro, President of the twelfth
on the part of the Powers concerned. Their compliance
session of the General Assembly •••.'. . • . • • • • • 4 redounds' to their honour and good name, and their
action is warmly appreciated by the world at large.
Statement by the President regarding the procedu.1;"e
for the admission of the Federation of Malaya to 7. The Suez Canal was cleared in less time and at
membership in the rTnited Nations • • • • . • • • • • . • 5 less expense than had been expected, and the United
Agenda item 25: Nations is to be congratulated on this fine performance.
Admission of new Members to the United Nations 8. It is also a general source of satisfaction that the
Admission of the Federation of Malaya to member-
ship in the United Nations. • • • • . . • • • • • • • • 5 Government of Egypt has accepted the compulsory
jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice in
President: Sir Leslie MUNRO (New Zealand). legal disputes arising between the parties to the Con-
vention of 18881/ in respect of the interpretation or 15.
Tel"pcrary President: Prince WAN WAITHAY AKON application of its provisions. ru
(Thailand). be
9. The United Nations Emergency Force has rendered co
a signal service to the cause of peace by helping to In
AGENDA ITEM 1 restore tranquillity in this region. It has deserved well th
of the United Nations and we owe it a great debt of Co
Opening of the session by the Chairman of the gratitude. May the tranquillity t.'lus restored be turned, Ic
delegation of Thailand "in spite of an overcast horizon, i'lto a more permanent So
condition of peace in due time. an
1. The TEMPORARY PRESIDENT: I declartl open the
twelfth regular session of the GeneralAssembly of the 10. With regard to the Hungarian Question, compliance 16
United Nations. with the Assembly resolutions has yet to come. The pr
General Assembly has, by resolution 1133 (XI),
AGENDA ITEM 2 appointed me its Special Representative to negotiate for I'
Minute of silent prayer or meditation 11 Convention respecting the free navigation of the Suez
2. The TEMPORARY PRESIDENT: linvitether-epre- Maritime Canal, signed at Constantinople on 29 October 1888.
sentatives to stand and observe one minute of silence
dedicated to prayer or meditation. The printed Official Records of the General As- 17.
The representatives stoad in silence. semblyare published in fascicle form, the record th
of each meeting being issued separately. In order As
that the fascicles may subsequently be bound in 94
Address by Prince Wan Waithayakon, Temporary
volumes by organ and session. the pagination is pr
Presldent,Chairman of the delegation of. Thailv ~
continuous throughout each series of records of a ha
3. The TEMPORARY PRESIDENT: The eleventh single body. At the end of the session, a prefatory 18
session of the General Assembly came to aclose only fascicle is issued for each series, containing a of
a few days ago. This shows that the General Assembly table of contents, list of members, agenda and
has work to do which takes more time and more other prefatory marter. 19
continuing effort than previously. S
After the .close of the session, collated sets of at
4. The fact is that the eleventh session had to fascicles will be placed on sale for the general eu
continue the work of the two emergency special public. th
sessions in dealing with the tragic situations in the co
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the achievement of the objectives of those resolutions. there shall be no nominations. I do not intend to speak unable to vote for
Ir :£eed, the freedom of the Hungarian people as a prob- on that point. by a most genuine
lem of humanity is a cause which all Members of the 20. My Government, like all the other Governments real unhappiness
United Nations should have at heart, and it should be represented here, has a commitment regarding the 28. In these circ
possible to harmonize the actions of nations to this end. candidates for the presidency and it will fulfil that situation of the w
11. The admission of one more State, the eighty- commitment, as will all the others. I feel, however, divided hearts i
second, to membership in the United Nations is being that the Assembly should not be divided on this issue. product of human
recommended: it is the Federation of Malaya, a close The vote might carry with it political implications
which are far from our minds. 29. We of the Go
neighbour and friend of my country, whose attainment express our deep
of independence is a tribute to the exemplary applica- 21. Both candidates are deserving of our full conSide- encouraged and s
tion of the principle of self-determination contained ration and respect. We are familiar with their ability as to those who
in the Charter of the United Nations. and integrity, but the Assembly should, I believe, give their sincere man
12. The General Assembly, at its eleventh session, complete authority to its . I3xt President. Like his of harmony, conco
called for a peaceful p just and democratic solution for predecessors, he must be above the battle and act my good friend Si
the questions of Algeria and Cyprus, and it is my impartially in dealing with all the problems submitted and I am sure he
earnest hope that further progress will be made toward for our consideration. Like Prince Wan Waithayakon, on my support. I
that end during the twelfth session. the President of the eleventh session, and like preVious support from all
Presidents, he will have to rlischarge his high office his exalted leader
13. Finally, I Wish to reiterate that, ifapositive step in full compliance with the principles of the Charter
forward could be taken in the matter of disarmament, shall have a splen
and the provisions of the rules of procedure.
it would be hailed by the whole wO.l'ld. 30. And so, my f
22. For these reasons, I take the liberty of suggesting session of the Ge
14. May the twelfth session of the General Assembly, that one of the candidates should stand down, thus for without real
half of whose Member States are represented by their enabling us to elect the next president of the Assembly action Dthere ca
Foreign Ministers, be blessed with every success in its by a unanimous vote. I know that sucha gesture would
deliberations for the peace, freedom, justice and wel- United Nations.
be welcomed by the Assembly. In so dealing with this
fare of mankind. matter - which is not political-we would begin our 31. Mr. ROMUL
work in unity and amity instead of being divided and gation wishes to
AGENDA ITEM 3 finding oUl'selves in the position of having to cOluer renWlciation just
victory upon one candidate and inflict defeat upon the distinguished chai
Credentials of representatives to the twelfth session
ef the General Assembly: other. 32. As an old f
(a) Appointment of the Credentials Committee 23. I believe that the legitimate aspirations of the Organization, Ic
candidates will be supported by the delegations on a Malik than to sa
15. The TEMPORARY PRESIDENT: Rule 28 of the future occasion. For my part, I can say that my country statesmen of our t
rules of procedure provides for the appointment, at the will support the candidate who decides to Withdraw, of the General As
beginning of each session, of a Credentials Committee thus enab~ing us to give greater backing and authority 33. It is in reco
consisting of nine members proposed by the President. to the President who will be elected for this session. I wish to put on rec
In accordance with this rule, I should like to suggest The withdrawal of one candidate would be an expression that the General A
that the follOWing Members serve on the Credentia Is of the unity and the spirit of friendliness which exists avail itself of the
Committee for the twelfth session: Burma, Canada, in this matter - for this is not a debate on a political man for its Pre
Iceland, Liberia, Nicaragua, Panama, Union of Soviet issue. Thus, all the Members of this Assembly could justice to Mr. Mal
Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain write and work in an atmosphere of harmony that General Assembly
and Northern Ireland and United States of America. might be an augury of a brighter future for the United
Nations and for the world. 34. Mr. nULLE
16. If there is no objection, I shall consider the Organization is .
proposal approved by the General Assembly. 24. Mr. MALIK (Lebanon): I listened with great care members those \I
It was so decided. to the statement that we have just heard from our President of the GI
colleague and former PreSident, Mr. Padilla Nervo. I one of them speak:
AGENDA ITEM 4 think the arguments that he adduced are sound and whom it has been
should be fully considered. Basing myself upon his United Nations wa:
Election of the President statement, together with the expressions in it regarding his statesman-like
the future, I wish to make the following declaration. tion to the principl
17. The TEMPORARY PRESIDENT: The election of I know that we all
the President of the twelfth session of the General 25. The deliberations of the General Assembly affect future to serve thi
Assembly will be held in accordance with rules 31 and the peace of the world, and therefore the President of of his act here tod
94 of the rules of procedure. I invite the Assembly to the Assembly, to 'be able to guide our proceedings with
proceed to the vote by secret ballot. The ballot papers the requisite authority and prestige, must enjoy the 35. Mr. TSIANG (
have been distributed. broadest and, if possible, the unanimous supportofthe Ralations of Mex
Assembly. gestions which h
18. I call on the representative of Mexico, on a point Assembly one mo
of order. 26. Now the Assembly has \oefore it two candidates, and expressed are tho
19. Mr. PADILLA NERVO (Mexico) (translated from we know that the house is fairly evently divided between be a privilege for
Spanish): I must apologize to the Assembly for speaking them. In the space of a few months we have been able to for President of
at Wastage in the proceedings. I know that it is not gather considerable support, which by itself would have interests of harm
customary to do so; it has never happened during all justified our pressing for a contest on the floor. privilege for my
the years I have had the honour of representing my Z7. However, considerations of strength or weakness he should offe),' h
country in the Assembly. I am well aware of rule 94 are not the only, nor even the most important, con- President of L'le G
of the Assembly's rules of procedure, according to siderations in this situation, for during our campaign 36. Mr. DE F
which all elections shall be held by secret ballot and it became apparent also that most of those who were from French): I
 678th meeting - 17 September 1957 3 4
unable to vote for us were, at the sarn!) time, animated behalf of Brazil to what has already been said. His 44.
by a most genuine goodwill towards us. They expressed long years of service to the United Nations entitle Mr. rep
real unhappiness at not being able to support us now. Malik to our wholehearted respect and gratitude. His exp
outstanding ability and his devotion to the cause of the Ass
28. In these circumstances: l.tnd in the present critical United Nations are deeply appreciated in Braz:il, his
situation of the world, a divided house conta,ning also countrymen are well liked in our country and their
divided hearts is obviously not the best possible descendants have become integrated into our national
product of human wisdom. . life. We hope that Mr. Malik will be available at a
29. We of the Government and delegation of Lebanon future session to serve in the office for which he was
express our deepest gratitude to all those who have so well qualified a candidate and which he has now so
encouraged and supported us in this matter, as well graciously renounced.
as to those who have so profoundly heartened us by 37. Mr. GEORGES-PICOT (France) (translated from
their sincere manifestation of goodwill. In the interest French): We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Malik
of harmony, concord, amity and peace, I am yielding to for the gesture ,le has made today, affording a further
my good friend Sir Leslie Munro. I shall vote for him, instanc~ of his high-mindedness and his subtle grasp
and I am sure he knows that he can completely count of the most complex situations. Many countries, in-
on my support. I hope he will receive the maximum cluding my own, would _ ashe saw, and as Mr. Padilla
support from all sections of the Assembly, for under Nervo pointed out in his able statement, for which we
his exalted leadership there is no question but that we thank him _ have been loath to choose between two
shall have a splendid session this year. candidates such as Mr. Malik and Sir Lesile Munro
30. And so, my friends, let us inaugurate this twelfth and, by voting for one, to have seemed to be voting
session of the General Assembly with an act of unity, against the other.
for without real unity - unity of spirit and unity of 38. On this as on other occasions, Mr. Malik has
action ~ there can be no real peace and certainly no endeavoured to avoid the creation of a situation which
United Nations. would have divided the Assembly. He was anxious to
31. Mr. ROMULO (Philippines): The Philippine dele- permit the Assembly to open, as he said himself, in
gation wishes to note with admiration the gesture of unity and concord. We fully and wholeheartedly
renunciation just shown by Mr. Charles Malik, the associate ourselves with the remarks of Mr. Romulo,
distinguished chairman of the Lebanese delegation. Mr. Dulles and the representatives of China and Brazil.
Like them, we hope that in the near future the Assembly
32. As an old friend and colleague of his in this may be able to take advantage of :Mr. Malik's talents,
Organization, I .can think of no higher tribute to Mr. learning, philosophy, political experience and ex-
Malik than to say that he is one of the outstanding perience of the United Nations, as well as of his
statesmen of our time who would honour tlie presidency impartiality and the statesman-like qualities of which
of the General Assembly at any time. he has just given additional proof to the Assembly.
33. It is in recognition of his indisputabkmeritsthat 39. Mr. CASEY (Australia): I appreciatetheopportu-
I wish to put on record the earnest hope and expectation nity of joining in the many expressions of appreciation
that the General Assembly, will, at some future time, of the high-minded and selfless attitude which Mr.
avail itself of the services of so able and deserving a Malik has just demonstrated to us.
man for its President, both as a simple matter of
justice to Mr. Malik himself and as an act by which the 40. It was a matter of very considerable distress to
General Assembly would honour itself. me, and I know to a number of other representatives,
that the Assembly might be called upon to choose
34. Mr. DULLES (United States of America): This between two gentlemen of such high distinction and
Organization is fortunate that it has among its achievements as Sir Leslie Munro and Mr. Charles
members those who are well qualified to serVEl as Malik. As the representative of Mexico has said, there
President of the General Assembly. We have just heard is obvious advantage and merit in unanimity in this
one of them speak: Mr. Malik, a man of great eminence case, since unanimity clearly adds to the authority of
whom it has been my privilege to know even before the the income Presideht.
United Nations was formed. He has shown, I think, by
his statesman-like act toda.y, his devotion and dedica- 41. This high- minded and selfless attitude of Mr.
tion to the principles and ideals of the United r~ations. Malik in standing down today has, I believe, added
I know that we all rejoice that he will be able in the appreciably to his prestige in the United Nations and
future to serve this Organization, the more DO because elsewhere, now and in the future.
of his act here today. 42. A long time ago - in fact, fourteen years ag\j. ~
35. Mr. TSIANG (China): The Secretary for External I had some association with the Middle East and with
Relations of Mexico, in putting before us the sug- Lebanon. At that time, I became acquainted with a
gestions which he made, has renderec. the General number of those who now occupy the highest positions
Assembly one more service. The sentiments that hs in Lebanon. Mr. Malik, as a great many, if not all, of
expressed are those of my delegation. Indeed, it would us know, as a :man of high distinction and :reputation,
be a privilege for my delegation to vote for Mr. Mal1k which go far outside his own country. He is one of t.'le
for President of the General Assembly. He has, in the best speakers in the United Nations. He is notable,
interests of harmony, decided to withdraw. Itwillbe a perhaps, for his calm and philosophical analysis of
privilege for my delegation to support him whenever world affairs.
he should offe:!.' his services to us in the capacity of 43. In conclucUng this ... ,~_)f statement of a.ppreciation,
President of the General Assembly.
I would say that Mr. Mailk has L"lcreased in stature R..'1d
36. Mr. DE FREITAS-VALLE (Brazil) (translated in prestige by his selfless and high-minded action
from French): I should like to add a few words on today.
 4 General Assembly - Twelfth Session - Plenary Meetings
44. Mr. Krishna MENON (India): I wish to join example of disinterestedness and selflessness is a in avoiding the imp
representatives who have spoken before me in personal inspiration to me. resources of the 0
expressing appreciation of what occurred in the 56. It seems per
Assembly a few moments ago. 49. I am profoundly sensible of the honour which my concern which has
fellow representatives have conferred upon me. Hook
45. It is the General Assembly's good fortune that in upon my election as a tribute to my country and to the most awesome tec
anyone year there are a number of representatives efforts it 11&.s always made to play a construcUve part the nuclear age 0
able to fill with distinction the office of President. It in the activities of this Organization. I shall in all greatest threat in
is quite normal that in the process of election, under humility use my utmost endeavours to justify the con- close attention sho
the democratic procedures we have adopted, there fidence reposed in me by the Assembly and to carry out operation in the
should he more than one person willing to serve in impartially the duties which I have assumed. purposes. A welco
been the esta'1lis
this place. We recognize that those who are willing to Energy Agency,
be elected offer to perform a service for the United 50. In approaching my task I am fortified by the
knowledge that I shall be able to count on the co- when the Second
Nations. When we all know - whether it is officially Peaceful Uses of A
stated or not- that there are two distinguished leaders operation and the support of all members of the
Assembly. We are enjoined under our Charter to have It is moreover gr
in the Assembly who are available for the office of Committee on the E
President, it becomes very difficult to choose between as our common purpose the preservation of peace and
the enlargement of human welfare. It is my hope that progress in its se
them. Moreover, as the Secretary for External
the work of this twelfth session will advance these will form the basi
Relations of Mexico has pointed out, an election in such Assembly next yea
a case would not be a unanimous one. We are therefore noble purposes and that it will reflect in a practical way
grateful to Mr. Malik for having spared us this our common attachment to the principles of the 57. It is naturalal
difficult ta!Sk and for having enabled the Assembly to Charter. both conventional
proceed to the election of its President. I wish to 51. Like all my distinguished predecessors, whose nent place in the d
express my appreciation to Mr. Malik for standing record of sei'vice provides me with both guidance and of the Assembly.
down. inspiration, I shall be sustained in the discharge of my necessary for me t
responsibilities by the certainty that I can rely on the nor to dwell on its
46. The TEMPORARY PRESIDENT: The Assembly invaluable advice and assistance of our Secretary- must all share the
will now proceed to the election of the President. General and his most excellent staff. sound and workable
At the invitation of the Tem ra President Mr. be in its initial s
Padilla Nervo Mexico and Mr. Luns Netherlands 52. We meet with the memory fresh in our minds of every increase in
acted as tellers. a period of acute uncertainty and tension in major modern weapons.
areas of the world. During the last twelve months, 58. The peoples 0
A vote was taken by secret ballot. problems of the utmost gravity have confronted the fear, from the bur
Number of ballot papers: 81 United Nations. Our Organization has not failed to search for a soluti
Invalid ballots: o respond. The achievements of the eleventh session, be exantined here
Number of valid ballots: 81 which followed hard on the heels of two momentous the patience, on th
Abstentions: emergency sessions, are none the less real for being of us all.
Number of members voting: 78 limited. 'When full allowance has been made for their
limitations, these achievements emphasize anew the 59. I venture to
Required majority: ';9
qualities will not
Number of votes obtained: position which the United Nations has come to occupy
in the settlement of disputes and the quest for an our business and
SIR Leslie Munro (New Zealand) • • . . • . .• 77 General Assembly,
Mr. Charles Malik (Lebanon) • • . • • • . . •• 1 international order based on justice. We must pursue
• the quest with unflagging determination. ments of the Unite
Havin~obtained the required majority, Sir Leslie 60. In that hope I
Munro ew Zealand) was elected President of the 53. In that quest, our Organization has made and wil1
continue to make an essential contribution in all the work.
twelfth session of the General Assembly, and took the
Chair. diverse fields of international activity. We should, as Statement by the
oUl' Secretary-General has pointed out in the introduc- for the admlsslo
Address by Sir Leslie Munro, President of the Twelfth tion to his annual report, "recognize the United Nations membership In th
'session of the General Assembly for what it is - ' an admittedly imperfect but in-
dispensable instrument of nations in working for a 61. The PRESIDE·
47. The PRESIDENT: I need hardly say how profoundly peaceful evolution toward a more just and secure world one which I am veIj
I am moved by this occasion. Before I speak, as I want order" [A/3594/Add.l. p.3]. Assembly: it is thl
Malaya to members
to speak, of the words that have been uttered by my most 54. The session we are now beginning is not to be
distinguished friend Mr. Malik, the Minister of Foreign distinguished from those preceding it in the range or 62. The Security
Affairs of Lebanon, I would like to acknowledge what complexity of the issues it presents. The record shows mended [A/3654]
has been said by the Secretary for External Relations of that the responsibilities resting on this Organization Federation of Mala~
Mexico, by, the Secretary of State of the United States of are not episodic, but cumulative. The UJ'l..ited Nations Organization. Toda
America, by the heads of the delegations of the must do its work in a divided world in which for ten a draft resolution
Philippines, France, China and L'ldia and s it goes years the nations bave been Without dependable safe- Ceylon, Ghana, In
without saying, by the Minister of State for External guards against the catastrophe of total war. It is a United Kingdom [A
Affairs oil Australia. Diatter for deep concern that many stubborn problems 63. I understand
4 should elude soluUon and should each year reappear on desire also expres
8. I aDl very conscious of Mr. Mnlik's mag;nanimity our af~enda in onf~ form or another" A constant effort
and of Ms high- mindedness in withdrawing his candida- is therefore requlred if there ~s to be any enlargement decision should be
ture before this election. His action, which is consistent of gains painfully made and painfully maintained. of the Federation of
with aU that we in this Assembly know and I1dmire in in order that we
him, is one in accol'dancewiththehighesttraditions of 55. Nor has the need diminished for vigilance in the beginning of the

U the G'eneral Assembly. I can assure the Foreign

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in avoiding the imposition of excessive demands on the the United Nations appears as item 25 of the prOVisional me
resources of the Organization. agenda [A!361 0]. I will therefore propose that, bearing for t
in mind the provisions of rules 40 and 67, item 25 be ship
56. It seems pertinent to refer here to the universal
considered as included in the agenda, for the limited peo
concern which has accompanied the world's latestand
purpose of acting immediately upon the application of mea
most awesome technological revolution. The advent of
the nuclear age offers the greatest promise and the the Federation of Malaya [A!3652J. of th
greatest threat in human history. It is natural that It was so decided. ackn
close attention should be devoted to strengthening co- adm
operation in the use of atomic energy for peaceful AGENDA ITEM 25 foun
purposes. A welcome and a decisive step forward has Admission of new Members to the United Nations its
been the esta'1lishment of the International Atomic in g
ADMISSION OF THE FEDERATION OF MALAYA TO
Energy Agency, .1e further advances can be expected MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED NATIONS 70.
when the Second International Conference on the ber
Pe~ceful Uses of Atomic Energy is convened next yea!'.
64. Mr. LLOYD (United KINGDOM): May I just say a
help
It IS moreover gratifying to note that the Scientific word of congratulation to you, Mr. President, upon your othe
Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation is making electioll. There are many reasons why I should do so - Nati
progress in its series of fact-finding surveys which our old friendship, a high regard for your personal
will form the basis for the Committee's report to the qualities and a deep admiration for your country, one of 71.
Assembly next year. t.i.e Commonwealth family. I hope, and I am sure that have
all my fellow representatives hope too, that you will won
57. It is natural also that the problem of disarmament have a most successful term in the office which you are
both conventional and nuclear, should be given a prOmi~ so well qualified to hold. agai
nent place in the deliberations of t.1ti.s twelfth session deli
of the Assembly. Time is not on our side. It is not 65. But my congratulations to you in no way detract Brit
necessary for me to stress the urgency of the problem from the warmth of the feelings of the United Kingdom We
nor to dwell on its formidable diffic.ulties. Surely we delegation and its respect for Mr. Charles Malik, or
must all share the conviction of the need to reach a another old friend of mine in this Organization and for' dec
sound and workable agreement.; however limited it may his country. I agree with everything that has ~en said forc
be in its initial stages, it becC'lmes more press:lg with about him. He is certainly a man endowed with all the pro
every in~rease in the enormc,usly destructive power of qualities needed by a President of the General 72.
modern weapons. Assembly, and his action today has added to the lustre
of his great reputation. of t
58. The peoples of the world long for a release from sen
fear, from the burden of a terrible uncertainty. The 66. With regard to the item now before the General Kin
search for a solution of this and of the other issues to Assembly, less than three weeks ago the Federation of inde
be examined here must make the heaviest demand on Malaya achieved independence and at its own request ber
the patience, on the good will and on the understanding was received into our Commonwealth of Nations, with that
of us all. th6 consent and warm welcome of all the Governments. in
The Federation of Malaya thus became the tenth mem-
59. I venture to hope, as your President, that these ber of that expanding community of independent and
qualities will not be found lacking as we proceed with democratic States to which my country is proud to
our business and that this, the twelfth session of the
belong.
General Assembly, will in its turn add to the achieve-
ments of the United Nations in the cause of peace. 67. The Government of the Federation of Malaya
immediately applied to the United Nations for member-
60. In that hope I call upon the Assembly to begin its ship. Within a week, the Security Council met to
work. consider this application and unanimously adopted a
Statement by the President regarding the procedure resolution - which t.i.e United Kingdom tor;ether with
for the admission of the Federation of Mal~ Au~tralia, had been proud to sponsor - ~ecommending
membership in the United Nations to me General Assembly that the Federation of Malaya
should be admitted to membership in this Organization.
61. The PRESIDENT: The next item on the agenda is Today we are about to take the final step in that 74.
one which I am very happy to place before the General process of. admission. the
Assembly: it is the admission of the Federation of 68. This has been done at the earliest opportunity in Cey
Malaya to membership in the United Nations. the twelfth session, immediately after the election of Unit
62. The Security Council has unanimously recom- the President, so that the Federation of Malaya will be A
mended [A!3654] to the General Assembly that the enabled, without delay, to take its part in our delibe- Ja
Federation of Malaya be admitted to membership in the rations. We believe that through this Organization the was
Organization. Today the Assembly will take action on Federation will gain strength and friendship, butitwill
a draft resolution submitted bv Australia also have an individual and responsible contribution to In
J ' Canada ,
Ceylon, Ghana, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and the make to our work. Her Majesty the Queen, in her Lt
United Kingdom [A!3655!Rev.l]. Independence Day message to the Head of State of the land
Federation, said: Pa
63. I understand that there is a general desire a gual
desire also expressed in the Security Council th~t a "I am confident that Malaya will respond worthily
Syti
decision should be taken with respect to the ad~ssion io the challenging tasks of independence and that she
Soci
of the Federation of Malaya at the earliest opportunity will continue to show to the world that example of
moderation and good will between all races that has Uni
in order that we may welcome its representatives at Uni
the beginning of the session and benefit also from their been so marked a feature of her history."
Yug
partici~,tion in our work from tha veri outset. The 69. We in the United Kingdom have no doubt about tral
broader question of the admission of new Members to the qualifications of the Federation of Malaya for Bur
6 General Assembly - Twelfth Session - Plena1'Y Meetings
membership. British people have worked in, with and bodia, Canada, Ceylon, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa strength inherent
for the Federation over the past eighty years in friend- Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican nities living in Mal
ship and co-operation with its people. We know the Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, F'in- 81. VVe suggest tt
people of Malaya well. If I may say so, we take a land, France, Ghar.a, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hon- as to all small na
measure of pride in the fact that, as the Prime Minister duras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Il'an, Iraq, our people tllat we
of the Federation of Malaya has himself so generously Ireland, Israel, Italy. the responsibility
acknowledged, we have handed over a legacy of good The draft resolution was adopted unanimously. Nations bestows UI
administration and a sound economic and constitutional Abdul Rahman Putr
foundation on which the state can strengthen and fortify The delegation of the Federation of Malaya was Independence for t
its independence, and we are sure that tins legacy is escorted to its plice in the General Assembly hall. Federation of our
in good hands. 75. The PRESIDENT: On behalf of the Assembly, I shall be forever
70. The Federation, as an equal and independent mem- have the great honour, in sincerity and in friendship, independent State f
ber of the Commonwealth, can rely on the continued to welcome to our membership the new State of the and justice and eve
help and support of the United Kingdom and of the Federation of Malaya. of its people and thl
other Commonwealth countries, both here in the United all nations.
76. It is very proper, on this happy occasion, that I
Nations and in other ways. should recall the record of the Federation of Malaya' s 82. Our King, at
71. May! make just one further point. Some people uninterrupted progress towards independence, the this to say:
have congratulated the Federation of Malaya on having great responsibility and statesmanship exercised by
"It is the intent
won its fight for independence. Well, thatfightwas not the Malayan leaders, and the harmony and co-operation most friendly ter
against us, the British. We have, as a matter of existing between the Federation of Malaya and the My Government
deliberate policy, sought to guide the peoples of the United Kingdom, with whose guidance and help the new well-being of eve
British Empire to self-government and independence. State has taken its place in the community of nations. Continuing, His Ma.
We have not always agreed with them upon the timing 77. I am confident that our Organization will sub-
or the precise methods, but it has been, and is, our "My Governme
stantially gain by this addition to our numbers of embodied in the
declared and deliberate course of policy - a policy not another Member dedicated to the purposes of the
forced upon us but voluntarily undertaken, and we are if the Federatic
Charter. Organization, m
proud of it,
78. Mr.ISMAIL (Federation of Malaya): On behalf of country should pli
72. This is the forth occasion since the first session the Government of the Federation of Malaya, I would limited resource
of the General Assembly in 1945 upon which a repre- like to express our gratitude to the President and to many internation
sentative of Her Majesty's Government in the United the other representatives gathered here for their warm auspices of the U
Kingdom has had the honour of proposing a newly welcome. I would like particularly to express our
independent member of the Commonwealth for mem- 83. It is now my
thanks to the members of the delegation of the United new independent
bership in the United Nations, and it is our intention Kingdom and the other Commonwealth countries for the
that there shall be other such memorable occasions solemnly in the Ge
draft resolution which preceded our admission to of the Governmen
in the future. member(3hip in the United Nations. Malaya: with the g
73. I am therefore honoured and glad to recommend to 79. It is with pride and hUmility that I speak before cillles and further
the General Assembly the draft resolution which other you today so soon after the emergence of the Federation Charter.
members of the Commonwealth have joined in sponsor- of Malaya as an independent and fully sovereign country
ing. I am sure that the General Assembly will accord 84. With pride and
on 31 August 1957. I speak here today in this, the responsibility befor
a unanimous vote in favour of this draft resolution, greatest assembly of nations, as the representative of
and that that unanimity will be an auspicious intro- today. With God's
a small nation, a nation of only 6 million people, living trust that is placed
duction to the entry of the Federation of Malaya into in an area of only 50,000 square miles. The acceptance
the United Nations. In moving this draft resolution, I by the General Assembly of the membership of the '85. Mr. CASEY (A
repeat once more the heartfelt good wishes of the Federation of Malaya in the United Nations confers on well, Mr. President
people of the United Kingdom for those of the Federa- my country a privilege and a right which we shall haps more appropri
tion of Malaya. cherish. At the same time, it confers on my country, of the Australian de:
74. The PRESIDENT: We shall now proceed to vote on small though it is, a great responsibility which we your election to
the draft resolution submitted by Australia, Canada, envisaged when we set out, with determination and Assembly, I canno
Ceylon, Ghana, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and the singleness of purpose, on the road to independence. presents itself to ID<
United Kingdom [A!3655!Rev.l]. sincere congratulat:
80. Although our material wealth and our standardof to the General Assl
A vote was taken by roll-call. living compare very favourably with those of many office.
Japanrl having been drawn by lot by the President, nations in the world today, as a small nation, our basic
strength lies not in these material things, but in the 86. 1 am also gra1
was ca ed upon to vote first. few words of welel
moral character and purposes of our people. We have
In favour: Japan, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, in Malaya three major racial groups: the Malays, the Federation of Mall:
LibYa, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nether- Chinese and the Indians, who have lived together for Meinber into the U
lands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Paki~ . . an, generations in peace and harmony. Neither the dif- sequence. The ent
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portu- ference in religion and cultural background, nor the Federation of Mala
gual, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, difference in their eeonomic and social status, has assumption of natior
Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukrainian Soviet created an insuperable barrier towards the national is a matter of part
Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, unity of these races. Our great desire is to have the benause over the ye~
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, right and the good fortune to live as a free, independent been a very close
United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen, and united national among the free nations of the world. Australia in directi
Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Aus- The achievement of this desire, through peaceful and moment.
tralia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, constitutional means, through friendly negotiation and a 87. Only a week (
Burm;l., Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cam- spirit of compromise, is the result of the abiding moral representing my cm
 678th meeting - 17 September 1957 7
strength inherent in each of the three racial commu- tions at Kuala Lumpur, where I was one of the many
nities living in Malaya today. proud witnesses of the achievement of nationhood by a
81. We suggest that, to a small nation such' as ours, people to whose development we in Australia like to
as to all small nations, it is in the moral strength of believe we have made some contribution in recent
our people tlJat we shallfind the inspiration to shoulder years. There were representatives of a great many
the responsibility which membership in the United countries - of at least thirty or forty ,countries, I
Nations bestows upon us. Our Prime Minister, Tunku should think - at those celebrations. r ht:\ard from a
Abdul Rahman Putra, declared, in the Proclamation of number of non-Corcmonwealth representati'lfes expres-
Independence for the Federation of Malaya, that the sions of surprise that the handing over of power by
Federation of our eleven states, with God's blessiIig, the United Kingdom to the Federation of Malaya was
shall be forever a sovereign, democratic and accompanied by so friendly a spirit. I was glad to be
independent State founded upon the principle of liberty able to explain that this was not a matter for surprise
and justice and ever seeking the welfare a...1. d happiness to those of us who are members of the Commonwealth,
of its people and the maintenance of a just peace among that it was merely the normal and traditional working
all nations. of the process of evo~,ution from a colonial status to
self-governing independence, of which the Federation
82. Our King, at the opening of our Parliament, had is but the most reeent example and of Which, as all of
this to say: us know, there were the oilier examples quite recently
nIt is the intention of my Government to be on the of our friends froJIll Ghana and, before that, of course,
most friendly terms with all countries in the world. of India, Pakistan, Ceylon, Burma and many others
My Government stands for peace, freedom and the before that, and" as the Foreign Secretary of the
well-being of every country of the world. n United Kingdom said today, there are probably a
Continuing, His Majesty further said: number still to come.
nMy Government will adhere to the principles 88. This must 'be a proud day for my f~iend Mr.
embodied in the Charter of the .United Nations and, Ismail the first Ambassador from the Federation of
if the Federation is elected a Member of that Malay~ to the UJllited States and the first Permanent
Organization, my Government intends that this Rspresentative of the Federation to the United Nations.
country should play its part within the bounds which Mr. Ismail has had more than a passing acquaintance
limited resources must dictate in the work of the with my coui'1f;ry, Australia. He was, with his
many international bodies which operate under the distinguished Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman
auspices of the United Nations. YI Putra, and others; among the architects of the nation-
hood of the Federation of Malaya, and, as I have said,
83. It is now my duty as the representative of the he must be a proud man to be the first to represent
new independent Federation of Malaya, to affirm his country in this great world Organization.
solemnly in the General Assembly the aim and object
of the Government and people of the Federation of 89. As I have said, the addition of any new Member
Malaya: with the grace of God, to observe the prin- to our ranks is a matter of impc_ tance. For Australia,
ciples and further the purposes of the United Nations and for the Commonwealth more generally, the
Charter. attainment by the Federation of Malaya, first, of
independence within the Commonwealth, and now of
84. With pride and joy, and an awareness of the grave membership in the United Nations, is a matter for
responsibility before us, we take our place amongyou sincere cong;ratulation, and~ on my own behaJi and.on
today. With God's blessing, we shall not fail in the behalf of the: Australian delegation and the Australian
trust that is placed upon my country and my people. Government ~.nd people, I should like to extend our
'85. Mr. CASEY (Australia): Although I realize very sincere and warm congratulations to the Federation of
well, Mr. PreSident, that there will be other and per- Malaya.
haps more appropriate opportunities for me, on behalf 90. Mr. SMITH (Canada): Mr. President, will yc:u
of the Australian delegation, to welcome very warmly allow me to add to the words of congratulation which
your election to the presidency of the General have been addressed to you in respect of your election
Assembly, I cannot let this first opportunity that to the presidency. I do not subtract in any way from ~e
presents itself to me go by without saying one word of warmth of my felicitations when I express to this
sincere congratulations to you and, if I may say so, Assemblv the high regard in which Mr Malik is held
0

to the General Assembly, on your assumption of that by the Canadian delegation. We salute Mr. Malik f~r 96.
office. his unselfish action this aftemoon in withdrawing his cordi
86. 1 am also grateful for this opportunity to say 9. candidature for the presidency. each
few words of welcome to the representative of the 91. A !lew weeks ago, a member of ilie Canadian Mala
Federation of Malaya. The admission vf any new Governrnent, Mr. J. M. :Macdonnell, was present as a Dutc
Member into the United Nations is an event of con- represemtative of my country at the impressive
<"
a fa
sequence. The entry of a new Member such as the ceremonies at Kuala Lumpur on the occasion when the servi
Federation of Malaya, follOWing to closely upon its Federa.tion of Malaya became one of the independent and
assumption of nationhood only two or- three weeks ago, membflrs of the Commonwealth of Na.tions. At that posit
is a matter of particular significance for Australia, time, the Canadian Government expressed its pleasure Conr
because over the years, over the generations, there has in welcoming the Federation as another indepen::lent the G
been a very close association between Malaya and member of that Commonwealth. I reiterate ;~t life
Australia in directions that I need not detail at this welcome today to the representative of the Federation ever
moment. of Malaya, who has taken a seat in the General very
87. Only a week or ten days ago, I returned from Assellllbly. It is most gratifying to me personally that cong-
representing my country at the hldependence celebra- my fllrst utterance in the Assembly should be, on this on L'1
and a
8 General Assembly - Twelfth Session - Plenary Meetings
happy occasion, to welcome a n~w member of the 97. Even a larger number of Ceylonese have made Asoka of that timE
Commonwealth to membership in the United Nations. their home in Malaya, and they threw themselves in operation in this la
The Canadian Government considered it an honour to with the lot of that country. I believe they have done so have it that,by over
take part in the historic cere~onyat Kuala Lumpur, with distinction. They have also occupied important now submerged, tr~
and it is for me a great privilege and pleasure to places in the legislature of the land and in very and MaJaya of that d
express today Canada's gratification over the election important public positions. Our friendship will endure Malacca we traded
of the Federation of Malaya to membership in the forever. between thE:! two ter
United Nations. 98. On behalf of the GovernmentandpeopleofCeylon, movement of popula
the~e are some 70
92. Progress toward the goal of self-government and I take very great pleasure in conveying to my colleague
full independence in Malaya has been an orderly and Mr. Ismail our sincerest congratulations andfelicita- are either citizens (
constitutional development, purposefully supported and tions. I have not the slightest doubt that the Federation Malaya.
assisted by the United Kingdom at every stage. This of Malaya will play a vital role in the maintenance of 105. In welcoming
evolution is one which Canadians are especially able peace and justice in the world" membership in the
to appreciate and understand. We qualify very readily 99. Mr. ADJEI (Ghana): On behalf of the delegation of recall the fact that
as expert witnesses in this context. Our own growth to Ghana, I wish to congratulate you, Mr. PreSident, on the exercise of its
nationhood followed the peaceful pattern of gradual your election as President of this twelfth session of co-operation, has e
adjustment of responsibilities and relationships in a the General territories to becom
friendly and co-operative way. And it is, I think, fair g-.:ddance, theAssembly. We hope that, under your wise
deliberations of the Assembly will prove
to observe that the relationship between Canada and to be a useful and constructive element in the mainte- 106. On this occasi
the United Kingdom which developed over the years of nance of international peace and security. not present in the A
our evolution to nationhood has set, to some extent, the One is the present
pattern for what is now the worldwide association of 100. It is indeed a pleasure and a special privilege to of Malaya, Tunku At
free nations to which we are proud to belong, and that me to join my colleagues, the other Members of this manship and patier
is another example of the British policy that produces Assembly, in welcoming the Federation of Malaya into Kingdom and the s
growth from colony to nation rather than the retro- the membership of this great assembly of nations. Federation, to overe
gressive step of going from nation to colony. I Perhaps more readily than any other Member, my achievement of inde
tending over severa
93. In warmly welcoming the Federation of Malaya to delegation understands the justified pride and sense of
full sovereignty J national freedom and membership in achievement which our colleagues from Malaya feel at 107. The other na
the United Nations, the Canadian delegation is also this time. It was not so long ago that we ourselves, that of -other states
applauding the United Kingdom for the enlightened Ghana, were graciously welcomed into the membership missioner for the
attitude which has helped the Malayan people in their of this Assembly. It is therefore with great pleasure Malcolm Macdonald
own efforts to achieve this happy result. Speaking for and pride that, on. behalf of the Government and people then seemed the im!
Canada, I can say that we are sure that this new State of Ghana, I welcome our colleagues from Malaya to communities and tel
will make a most useful contribution to the work of the Membership in this Assembly. for independence.
United Nations and therefore to that long- sought goal, 101. By a coincidence of history, the State of Ghana
the peace of the world. 108. It wvuld not
and the State of the Federation of Malaya can be re- moment to say tha
94. Mr. GUNEWARDENE (Ceylon): Mr. President, garded as twins, having attained independence in the racIal stocks that e2i
may I at the very outset congratulate you on your same year and practically in similar circumstances. given the will and t
election as President of the Assembly. Knowing you as We hope that the time will not be far distant when all to be united in a for
I dO,I have not the slightest doubt that you will guide colonial territories in Africa and elsewhere will also of the Commonwea
the Assembly with decorum, dignity and ir.npartiality attain their independence, as Ghana and Malaya have instance which has
and bring credit to all of us. now done, and take their rightful places in this great are happy to feel tha
95. It is a matter of great joy to me as representative family of nations. act of faith in the Un
of my country to offer our very sincere felicitations 102. Mr. Krishna MENON (India): Mr. Presid", t, other members of
to the Federation of Malaya on its admission the I would like on behalf of my delegation to take ~~ years ago, when 1
United Nations. We attached so much importance to the oPpo1"tunity of my presence on this rostrum so early dependent decided U!
occasion of the independence of the Federation of in the proceedings of the Assembly to offer you our pressure from the
Malaya that the Prime Minister of Ceylon, Mr. good wishes on your election to the ll..!gh office of wealth to reDUUn in
Bandaranaike himself, felt it his duty to be present at President of the Assembly. I feel sure that in stands justified tom
the celebration. expressing this I am expressing not only the view of Commonwealth has 1
my delegation, but also of my country, that the United Nations at t
96. Our relations with Malaya have been long and representative of New Zealand should take the Chair welcomed by the ot]
cordial. For centuries we have enjoyed friendship with of the Assembly this year. predecessors.
each other. In OUI' small country there exists a
Malayan community. The Malays came as early as the 103. India has co-sponsored the draft resolution 109. This is a furth
Dutch period, and during the British time there was before the Assembly [A/3655/Rev.l] along with the the liberation of co
a famous Malay regiment which did very great United Kingdom and other members of the Common- small pieces of terr'
service. Their descendants have adorned the public wealth for the admission of the Federation of Malaya and we hope that th
and social life of our country. They have held high to membership in the United Nations. It is a happy have assisted in.the
positions of trust and responsibility in the Supreme augury for us that so early in this session we are will not be found wa
Co~rt, the Foreign Service and many departments of welcoming the eighty-second Member, anewMember~ accomplish the sam
the Government. They threw themselves fUlly into the to the United Nations, thus making a further advance in tories.
life of the people and they identified themselves with the process that began about two years ago when some
every progressive cause in our country. J:t gives us sixteen new Members were admitted. 110. On behalf of ]X
"Iery great pleasure indeed, therefore, to be a.ble to sented by one of my
congratulate the Federation of Malaya very sincerely 104. With Malaya my country has very ancient and ence celebrations in
on the achievement of its objectives of inde!lendence historic con,nexions. In the third century before our congratulations
and admission to the United Nations. Christian era, before the emissaries of the Emperor which has now been
sa -
678th meeting - 17 September 1957 9 10
Asoka of that time went to preach peace and co- the world. I am sure that it will be welcomed in ceremo
operation in this land - long before that - geologists Malaya as it will be in my country. help th
have it that, by overland route on the continent that is 111. That chapter of history which began 171 years I was
now submerged, trade was carried on between India ago, when the British went to this place and established which
and Malaya of that day. Later on, through the straits of a colony, and which has passed through various Federa
Malacca. we traded with China, and this connexion vicissitudes is now completed. We have no doubt that
between the two territories was later cemented by the 117. T
the attainment of independence by the Federation of develop
movement of populations. So today in this vast land Malaya is not merely the achievement of that country
the!'e are some 700,000 people of Indian origin who own co
and the United Kingdom, but is also one of great credit happily
are either citizens of or domiciled in the Federation of to the world, and its admission to the United Nations is
Malaya. commo
again to us as it is to that country. much
105. In welcoming the Federation of Malaya to 112. Mr. MACDONALD (New Zealand): May I take betwee
membership in the United Nations, we are happy to this first opportunity of addressing a word of apprecia- Zealan
recall the fact that once again the United Kingdom, in tion to Mr. Charles Malik of Lebanon for his action in penden
the exercise of its sovereignty and by the process of the Assembly today. What he did could not have been bel' of
co-operation, has enabled one of its former colonial an easy decision for him to make, buthe made it very bring
territories to become an independent nation. obviously in the interest of unity, and unity is of great relatio
106. On this occasion, the names of two men, who are importance to the work of the United Nations. My bel' of
not present in the Assembly, come foremost to mind. delegation, and indeed I think I can safely say the whole will ha
One is the present Prime Minister of the Federation Assembly, has reason to be grateful to Mr. Malik for that it
of Malaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, whose states- what he has done.
118. I
manship and patience has enabled both the United 113. Naturally it is a source of pride to me as a New Zealan
Kingdom and the several States that compose the Zealander to see a fellow countryman, in the person of of the
Federation, to overcome the difficu!ties that made the Sir Leslie Munro, in the position of President of the
achievement of independence a very long process ex- 119.
Assembly. He is well known in his native country of behalf
tending over several years of negotiation. New Zealand. He is well known to many of the people your el
107. The other name that comes to one's mind is here, and I feel sure that they, with me, will feel
tbR.t th
that of -other statesman, a Scotsman, the High Com- confident that he will guide the destinies of the
Assembly ably and well during the time that lies ahead. in Sou
missioner for the United Kingdom in India, Mr. of your
Ma.lcolm Macdonald, who a few years ago startedwhat 114. It was with the warmest pleasure that the New
then seemed the impossible task of welding the various 120. I
Zealand delegation joined with the other Commonwealth Mr. M
communities and territories of Malaya in preparation co- sponsors in submitting the draft resolution just
for independence. modati
adopted by the Assembly and recommending the admis- in the i
108. It wvuld not perhaps be inappropriate at this sion of the Federation of Malaya to membe:'\'ship in the
moment to say that, irrespective of the different United Nations. Two weeks ago the Security Council 121. I
raCIal stocks that exist in the territory, it is possible, indicated in a unanimous vote its approval of the delegat
given the will and the desire to co-operate, for them Federation's application. The Assembly has now in like in wel
to be united in a form of independence within the aegis manner welcomed the new State to this Organization. Malaya
of the Commonwealth of Nations. This may be an into th
115. I am confident that t.lJ.e Federation of Malaya will taken
instance which has lessons for all of us. We in India bear with distinction the duties and responsibilities it
are happy to feel that the process that we began as an Organi
has assumed on its entry into the United Nations. history
act of faith in the United Kingdom and in ourselves and Together with representatives from the Commonwealth
other members of the Commonwealth eight or nine admiss
and from many other nations. I was privileged to be
years ago, when the territories that became in- present at the celebrations which were held in Kuala Nation'
dependent decided upon their own free will and with no of spec
Lumpur to mark the achievement of independence by
pressure from the older members of the Commo~­ the Federation of Malaya. I was able on that happy 122. ']
wealth to remain in the fraternity - that act of faith occasion to convey to the new state the good wishes dependl
stands justified today. Now the tenth member of the and sincere congratulations of my own Government and deter m
Commonwealth has been admitted as a Member of the people. My visit serviced also to confirm impressions lng an
United Nations at the dawn of its independence and of previous visits that I had made there that the leaders chosen
welcomed by the other States in the same way as its of the Federation, with the ass=~tance of the United which i
predecessors. Kingdom, have achi&ved outstanding success, in the acting
109. This is a further step in the Asian revolution and face of considerable obstacles, in creating a nation in there i
the liberation of colonial peoples. Now two or three a country inhabited by diverse races. The existence in of othe
small pieces of territory have yet to take this course, the Federation of Malaya of a democratically elected simila
Assembly and of a Government firmly established and
and we hope that the United Kingdom and others that 123. i
have assisted in the process of the liberation of Malaya enjoying wide support throughout the country is another
indication of the eminent fitness of that State to join compli
will not be found wanting in the processes which will once a
the community of nations.
accomplish the same thing in regard to other terri- renunc
tories. 116. That the ne';¥ State is so soundly established is territo
due also to thG wise manner in which the United King- auspic'
110. On behalf of my Government, which wa.s repre- dom carded out its responsibilities in Malaya. I feel it is n
sented by one of my colleagues at the recent independ- that this is a proper ~casion on which to pay tribute Power
ence celebrations in the Federation of Malaya, we offer to the United Kingdom for the guidance and assistance that re
our congratulations and we hope that the resolution it has given to the ltiaders and people of the F Jeration today
which has now been adopted will be welcomed all over in their path to independence. Malayan state..!lmen at the of this
10 General Assembly - Twelfth Session - Plenary Meetings
ceremonies in Kuala Lumpur freely acknowledged the 124. The good wishes of us all here are with the African nations, suc
help they had received and will continue to receive, and people of the Federation of ~alaya. mention other natior
I was happy to note the close and friendly relations 125. Mr. AIKEN (Ireland): I have great pleasure in to achie""e independE
which exist between the United Kingdom and the joining with the other delegations in welcoming to this
134. But of paramo
Federation. Assembly the new State, the Federation of Malaya. We of people everywher
117. Through improved communications and other in Ireland wish this new Member every success and determination. Thif
developments in the post-war world, the peoples of my we wish its people all prosperity and happinesi:>. evolution of the pr
own country and of the Federation of Malaya have 126. May I also congratulate the United Kingdom on credit should be gi
happily been brought into closer association. Om: its wise and generous stai:esmanship, which has made by world public opin
common membership in the Colombo Plan has done possible the independence of the Federation of Malaya. ii of the aspirations
much to increase the understanding and friendship We hope that the example which the United Kingdom sovereignty and indE
between us. It was particularly gratifying to New has set in t ..'lis case will be Widely followed. It is ail
Zealand that the Federation should, in obtaining inde- example of the practical and sincere application of one 135. Finally, on be
pendence, elect freely to become an independent mem- of the fundamental principles of the Charter, the congratulate the F
ber of the Commonwealth. Our joint membership will principle of the self-determination of peoples. dependence and welc
,..1
bring New Zealand and the Federation into a still closer Nations. We send ou
relationship. The Federation is the fourth Asian mem- 127. The contrast between what has been done in of the Federation,
ber of this unique family of nations, and I know that it Hungary and what has been done in Malaya cannot fail admiration and our
will have a valuable contribution to make. I believe also to impress us all profoundly.
136. Mr. SASTROA
that it will have much to gain from this partnership. 128. We hope that the logic of what has been done in to associate my de
118. It is, thus, with great pleasure that the New Malaya may become the univarsal law applicable to extending to Sir Le
Zealand delegation desires to welcome the delegation every other situation in every part of the world. his election as Pres
of the Federation of Malaya into this Assembly. 129. Mr. SHUKAIRY (Saudi Arabia): Mr. President,I delegation has con:
119. Mr. AHMED (Pakistan): Mr. President, may I on have a word for you. Brief as it may be, it is a word possesses a thorou
behalf of my delegation offer you our congratulations on of congratulation to you and to your country on the the problems of thi
th~ history of mal
your election as President. My delegation has no doubt happy occasion of your election to the presidency of
tbat the Gen(\ral Assembly has rightly placed its trust the General Assembly. I recall at this moment your Assembly's agenda,
in.you and tha,~ you will discharge the responsibilities presidency of the Security Council two years ago when lish workable and m
of your office,gith wisdom and distinction. we were pleading a highly contested question. You in the 'most difficult
conducted the business of the Security Council in that 137. The fact that
120. I should like at the same time to pay a tribute to bitter atmosphere with great fairness and a sense of
Mr. Malik for the spirit of self-abnegation and accom- justice. I have no doubt in my mind that as President achieved its indep
modation shown by him in Withdrawing his candidacy of the Assembly you will continue conducting the work Federation of Mala.
in the interest of international amit}T. of the General Assembly on the highest level of fairness cannot but be a se
delegation. But, bey(
121. It is a matter of very great pleasure to my and equity. joy in seeing the F
delegation to associate itself with the other delegations 130. It was predicted that, as a result of thtol deter- among us. Malaya
in welcoming the representative of the Federation of mination of its people and its Government, our sister country with which,
Malaya to our midst. With the entry of the Federation nation in Malaya would soon enjoy sovereignty, enjoyed the closest
into the United Nations, another step forward has been statehood and membership in the United Nations. There These ties of frienc
taken towards the universalization of this great is hardly a more pleasant duty for the Government and sure, not only endu
Organization. Bound as our two countries are by'ties of people of Saudi Arabia, and for the Arab and Moslem the future.
history, culture, religion, and common ideals, the people at large, than that of welcoming the new State,
admission of the Federation of Malaya to the United the Federation of Malaya, as a Member of the United 138. We have many
Nations as an independent State is for Pakistan a cause Nations. and people of the
Federation and IndoI1
of special rejoicing. 131. It is nota sheer formality of Assembly procedure old culture and tradi
122. The Federation of Malaya has attained its in- that the delegation of Saudi Arabia welcomes the in the arena of worlc
dependence in accordance with h'le principle of self- admission of the Federation of Malaya to membership atomic age, as unde
determination of peoples through friendly understand- in our Organization. As an Asian country, as a country natural resources ar
ing and negotiation with the United Kingdom. It r.as with ancient and persisting cultural and spiritual ties countries. We share,
chosen to remain within the Commonwealth of Nations, with Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Arab world~ my initiative generated
which is a unique association offree and equal partners Government and people fully share in our joy at the liberation. Happily I
acting in concert for the common good. Here again emergence of the Federation as a worthy member of Federation the strug
there is a link with Pakistan, as indeed with a number the international community. government was ach
of other Asian countries whuse history has followed a 132. In years to come - as in years past _ the ful, United Nations
similar course. thousands of Malayan pilgrims at Mecca will share with example will soon 1:
us not only their traditional wisdom, not only their countries still strug
123. i feel that this is an appropriate moment to independence.
compliment the Government of the United Kingdom on newly .acquired political status and international
once again making possible, by yet another fine act of personality. As such, their contribution to the peaceful
and humanitarian objectives of the annual gatherings, 139. Indeed, we hav
renunciation, the orderly transformation of a dependent language. Thus, th
territory into an independent State. This is a great and sacred as they are, in our holy places, will certainly
be full and complete. conlmonly harboure
auspicious occasion for the Federation of Malaya, for expressed by the s
it is now established as another self-governing Asian 133. Saudi Arabia and other Arab States on this recently - on 31 All
Power. It has elected of its own free-will to belong to solemn occasion earnestly hope that the admission of gained its freedom
that ];"emarkable family, the Commonwealth, and it has the Federation of Malaya tC'lIlembersNp in the United reality for it, the pe(
today been elected, by unanimous consent, a Member Nations will be followed, and, we hope, soon followed, say, celebrated tha
of this wider international f~.mily, the United Nations. by the admission to 11~mtq~!'ship of other Asian and people of the Federa

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African nations, such as Algeria and Somaliland, not to 140. Today is another day of rejoicing for the Federa-
mention other nations which at present are struggling tion of Malaya, as its struggle for independence
to acnieve independence and sovereignty. culminates with its entry into the United Nations as a
Member state. Today, too, the Government andpeople
134. But of paramount importance is the final triumph of Indonesia rejoice with the Government and people of
of people everywhere to fulfil L'163.r basic need for self- the Federation.
determination. This occasion indicates that, in the
evolution of the present state of world affairs, due 141. To the Federation of Malaya and its eminent
credit should be given to the part played in this body statesmen and people we send our warmest congratu-
by world public opinion in l>ringingaboutthefulfilment lations and best wishes. We are convinced that it will
of the aspirations of peoples for freedom, liberty, make an important contribution to the family of nations
sovereignty and independence. and, together with all the Member States, will work
towa rds a ....ealization of the noble ideals of the United
135. Finally, on behalf of all the Arab States, I wish to Nations, so that peace and freedom may prevail
congratulate the Federation of Malaya on its in- everywhere, for the WelfarE.l of mankind.
dependence and welcome it to membership in the United
Nations. We send our heartfelt greetings to the people 142. Mr. ROMULO (philippines): I should like, on
of the Federation, along with an expression of our behalf of the delegation and the Government of the
admiration and our best wislms. Philippines, to congratulate you, Mr. President, on
your election. Your personal record as the repre-
136. Mr. SASTROAMIDJOJO (Indonesia): First, I wish sentative of New Zealand in the Security Council anu
to associate my delegation with other dele~.tions in in the General Assembly and New Zealand's services
extending to Sir Leslie Munro our congratulations on to the cause of peace have earned for you this exalted
his election as President of the General Assembly. My position.
d.elegation has come to know him as a friend who
possesses a thorough familiarity with all aspects of 143. There is more to the admission of the Federa-
the problems of this house, an intimate knowledge of tion of Malaya than the fact that it has become the
th~ history of many of the items included in the
eighty- second Member of the United Nations. Its
Assembly's agenda, and a remarkable ability to estab- admission marks the passing of an era in Asia: the era
lish workable and mutually satisfactory compromises of West.ern colonialism. With the independence of the
in the ·most difficult situations. Federation, no li.i8.jor area of the Asian mainland is
now a colony of a Western Power.
137. The fact that yet another nation of Asia has 144. When my country, the Philippines, was given
achieved its independence, that the people of the . independence in 1946, the United Kingdom and the other
Federation of Malaya have been reborn in freedom, colonial Powers of Europe followed suit by granting
cannot but be a source of deep gratification to my freedom to India, Ceylon, Burma, Indonesia and Indo-
delegation. But, beyond that, we feel a special pride and China, including the French protectorates of Cambodia
joy in seeing the Federation of Malaya seated here and Laos. The fact is that since 1946 more than half
among us. Malaya is our nearest neighbour and. a of the world's population, inhabiting twenty~five
country with which, since time immemorial, we have nations, has emerged free and independent. That is a
enjoyed the closest ci,utural and economic relations. point to underscore now. The march of freedom con-
These ties of friendship and co-operation Will, I am tinues, and Western colonia~ism has accepted the
sure, not only endure, but also grow and prosper in reality of the emergence of Asian nationalism and has
the future. voluntarily withdrawn.
138. We have many things incommonwiththecountry 145. The Philippines is happy to welcome the Federa-
and people of the Federation of Malaya. Both L'le tion of Malaya. IndiaandCeylonclaimthattheir people
Federation and Indonesia, while having deep roots in an went to Malaya. Our claim in the Philippines is that
old culture and tradition, are relatively young countries our ancestors came from Malaya. As fellow-Malays,
in the arena of world affairs. Together, weenterl'}d the we arc proud of their achh~vement, and we wish them
atomic age, as under-industrialized but, in terms of Godspeed as they embark on their new adventure of
natural resources and manpower, potentially very rich self-guidance.
countries. We share, I believe, the enthusiasm and bold
initiative generated by our struggle for national 146. The Federation of Malaya has a. well-organized
liberation. Happily I can nota that in the case of the and competent civil service, inherited from the
Federation the struggle for national freedom and 8elf- Br-itish, who, let it be satd in all fairness, sent their
government was achieved without warfare, in a peace- best men to help the new nation gradually rise to
ful, United Nations way. I sincerely hope that this freedom. We pay our tribute to Her Britannic Majesty's
Government and to the people of the United Kingdom for

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example will soon be emulated in the case of other
countries still struggling for self~determination and this new token of their liberalism. So wealthy is this
independence. great peninsula of Malaya in the two strategic com-
modities ot rubber l.I.nd tin that it was predicted ~'
139. Indeed, we have with Malaya even a kinship of some th"l.t the United Kingdom would never let Malaya
language. Thus, the love of freedom not only is go, because it was the biggest dollar-earner' of the
commonly harboured in our hearts, but also is entire British Commonwealth of Nations - the fngure
expressed by the same word: merdeka. And when, was almost $400 million a year. And yet, as th~ worl'
recently - on 31 August - the Federation of Malaya sees today, through a voluntary act the Unicl:il Jack ha.
gained its freedom, when independence became a come down from that flagpole at Kuala Lumpur, to be
reality for it, the people of my country, I am happy to replaced by the banner of the Federation of Malaya:
say, celebrated that day with the Government and eleven red and white stripes, with an eleven-pointed
people of the Federation. star and crescent on a blue bactground.
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147. The Philippines on this occaJ;ion saJ.utes both . among them. It is therefore quite natural and logical
have today ea
flags: the one, the symbol of a country that has that the establishment of a new independent State, the our Members.
rendered service to the world by giving birth to several Federation of Malaya, should be gr1eeted with joy'in
independent Asian nations; and the other, the symbol of the Soviet Union. 164. Israel j
the hopes and 1the ideals of a noe\V Malayan nation by other dele
d d d 155. It is well known that the inde1pendence of the admission to
etermined to take care of its own estiny an to Federation of Malaya within the British COII1~onwealth
achieve the genius of its race.
of Nations was achieved a.s the result of many years of 165. One of

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148. Prince WAN WAITHAYAKON (Thailand): Mr. heroic struggle by the valiant Malay people against the United Nation
President, may 1, on behalf oftte delegation of Thailand, foreign colonists, who hindered the e~onomic and social constant inter
e:ll..'iend to you, sir, our warmest congratulations onyour advancement of the country. towards seJi-
election to the high office of the President of the This process
twelfth session of the General Assembly. There is no 156. The admission of the Federation of Malaya into broad and l'
('ne to whom I would hand over the gav~l with greater the United Nations and the establishment and develop- communities
pl.easure or confidence than yourself. I am sure that ment of friendly relations with all countries, irrespec- cultural tradi
you will bring great success to the proceedings of this tive of their social systems, on U.~ basis of respect for the responsibi
twelfth session, and you have the very best wishes of the principles of equal rights, State sovereignty ar<:i ments such as
the delegati,..m of Thailand. non-intervention in domestic affairs can have a threshold of
beneficial effect on the further development of the emotion when
149. And now, as an immediate neighbour of Malaya, cou.ntry. This will enable the Federation of Malaya to
may I claim the privilege of extending the warmest make its contribution to the cause of developing behalf of the
welcome to the Federation of Malaya on the occasion practical co-operation among the cOlllltries of Asia doubt that the
of its admission to membership in the United Nations. and of the whole world; the cause of strengthening maintain and
The Federation of Malaya is not only a good neighbour peace and security. Members of
and friend of Thailand, we consider it a sister nation tinctive and
and~ in fa.ct, the two countries are sister natior.,s bound 157. The Soviet delegation regards the unanimous confidence, Is
together from time immemoxial by ties of the closest support .~or the admiSSion of the Federation of Malaya the Federatio
friendship, ties which it ls the policy et" my country to to the United Nations as a new manifestation of the nations.
develop, and r am sure that that policy \ ' reciprocated solidarity of Member States with respect of the 166. Mr.
on the side of Malaya as well. principle of the universality of t.'le United Nations. The Spanish): May
Soviet delegation expresses the hope that in the future delegations,
150. I had the privilege of attending t.'1eindependence also this principle will be taken as the basis for the
celebl'a±ions in Kuala Lumpur and I was most favour- on yourwell-d
settlement of the question of the admission of new to the office 0
ably impressed by the peaceful attainment of independ- Members to tile United Nations.
eh...e in accordance with the principle of self-deter- General Asse
mination as contained in the Charter of t.'le United 158. We sincerely wish the Malay people, which has 167. Sir Les
Nations. Above all, I was impressed by the cordiality embarked upon the first stage of independent existence, throughout th
of feeling between the Federation of Malaya and the every success in rapidly achieving econoU'ic in- as President
United Kingdom. I think that it :reflects great credit dependenc,e anci the development of th~i'!: country in honour to the
on both the Fede!'ation of. Malaya and the United every field, increasing their prosperity and developing the intellectua
Kingdom that the Federation was brought into the their national culture. distinguished
United Nations in this way. 159. The Soviet delegation welcomes the rep:-esenta- 168. May I
151. I tso had the privilege of attending the opening tives of the Federation of Malaya who are here today congratulatior
of Par.lia.ment and of hearing the statement of policy and wishes them success and fruitful activity in tile delegations t
in the speech from the throne and I WclS greatly application of the loft'] principles of the United Nations Malaya on tile
impressed - as no doubt all the others who were th(lre witn respect to the maintenance and strengthening of country to me
on that oc(;asion were also impressed - by the universal peace. also to e..~end
mode:eation and wisdom of the policy stated. And so I 160. Mr. DULLES (United States of America): Mr. the United
am sure, and I can assure the GeneralAssembly, Umt President, the United St';l.tes warmly welcomes the given proof of
the Federation oi Malaya will play an important part L.'1 presence amongst us of the new State, the Federation the liberation I
the Unii:~d Nations towards the cause of world peace and of Malaya. and preparati
freedom. responsible.
161. I recall that) when I first began work with the
152. Mr. KUZNETSOV (Union of Soviet Socialist United Nations, there were only fifth Members. Now 169. Mr. S .
RepUblics) (translated from Russian): Mr. President, there ar~ eighty-two. Of the increase~ twenty are outset permit
allow me first· of all to congratulate you on your nations which have peacefully won their independence to the high offi
el~ctioIi as President of me twelfth session of the during these last, post-war years. My delegation
General Assembly of our Organization. 162. The people of Malaya hav!:' already shown in their of work at
153. .The Soviet Union deleg~::ion~ on behalf of the struggles against communist t~rrorists that they have intrinsic abili
Soviet people' and t119 Government' of .the USSR, the qualities needed to sustain indElpendence in the post you now
sincerely cong:ratulares the Malay ceople and its hard world of today; and the United Kingdom has shown '170. I wish t
Government on the admission of the Federation of the statesmanship to recognize those qualities and to welcome to
Malaya to the .United Nations. Tho freedom-loving give them their due. There is need in the world for Federation of
peoplesw~lcometheachievemElni of independence by those qualities. r.me! f "that statesmanship. great imDO,
yetaIl0ther. nationaf the Asian continent. statehood by
163. Mr. EBAN (l<:n:rtel): Mr. President, my delegation
1:!54. Since L'le· earliest days of it~ existence, the desires to ct;ngl'ilhJate ';Ol1 warmly on your elevation fact that His
Soviet Union has been opposed in principle to oppres- to the office h >1 ':Hf[!\l" f of President of the General spacial mes
sion of any fO:t'ID by one nation against another. It has Assembly. Th"ci('- 'ii~ho have been your colleagues, both eve of the ind
!:onsistently f..pplied the principles of the full equality here and in other spheres, have learned to admire the
of allpeoples Qnd of friendship and mutual assistance high qualities of statesmanship and integrity which Litho. in U.N.
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have today earned the unanimous acknowledgement of which were attended by one of the members of my
our Members. Government. I want to be very brief and wish the new
state Godspeed as it enters into a new era of independ-
164. Israel joins in the tribute of welcome extended ent nationhood.
by other delegationEl to the Federation of Malaya on its
admission to memt~l~shi:p in the Unitad Nations. 171. U THANT (Burma): Before I make a brief con-
165. One of 1:)1 'C'. t impressive contributions of the gratulatory statement, let me say how gratified my
United Nations .~ ...ntarnational harmony has been its delegation is Mr. President, at your election to i:..lti.s
constant interest in the orde:rly evolution of peoples exalted office ofthe President of the GeneralA.;sembly.
towards self-govenlment and sovereign independence. 172. Let me join other delegations in congratulating
This process of emancipation has been especially the Federation of Malaya on its admission to the
broad and rapid in the continent C'f Asia where United Nations. Malaya and Burma, which I have the
communities representing so many civilizations and honour to represent, are not only close neighbours, but
cultural traditions have in recent years entered upon our two countries share the co:oo.mon strains of
the responsibilities and rights of sovereignty. Govern- historical processes - our independence, our bondage,
ments such as my ')wn which have recently crossed the our struggles a.'1.d our ..riumphs.
threshold of independence are moved by a special
emotion whenever they are able to raise their hand on 173. In this connexion, let me take tll.isopportunityto
behalf of the independence o~ other states. We do not express the heartfelt thanks of the country I represent
doubt that the Federation of Malaya will at all times to the United Kingdmn Governmentfor its magnanimity
maintain and pursue friendly relati.ons with all other
and foresight in according independence to the Federa-
Members of the United Nations and will bring a dis- tion of Malaya, which has now attained a sovereign
tinctive and valuable ~ontribution to our work. In that status without the shedding of a single drop of blood.
confidence, Israel holds out a fraternal hand to welcome My delegation has no doubt that the admission of the
the Federation of Malaya i.'lto this f,amily of sovereign new independent State of the Federation of Malaya to
nations. this world organization will be a force for peace. My
delegation joins other delegations in wishing it a peace-
166. Mr. URQUIA (El Salvador) (translated f!'om, fu~ and prosperous future.
Spanish): May ! first, on behalf of the Latin-American
delegations, warmly congratuL'i1.te you, Mr. President, 174. Mr. TSIANG (Chtna): Mr. PI'esident, mydelega-
on your well-deserved and virtw~Jly unanimous election tion wish~s to add its congratulations to the many that
to the office of President uf the twelfth session of th, .u have rereived upon your electionto the presidency.
General Assembly. is a great honour you personally and your country
...chly deserve. My delegation pledges you its support
167. Sir Leslie MunrCl is an outstanding figure known and co-operation in the dischaJ:ge of y'our tasks.
throughout the United Nations and we are certain that
as President of the General Assembly he will do 175. In the Security Council it was my privilege- and
honour to the traditions of his country and demonstrate I regarded it as a privilege - to vote for and speak in
the intellectual and other gifts which have made him a favour of the admission of the Federation of Malaya to
distinguished diplomat. membership in the United Nations. Similarly, today
we are happy becauw~anewnation,anew Asian nath.m,
168. May I also convey my delegation's warmest a goodly percentage of whose people is of Chinese
!::ongratulatior J and those of the other Latin-American origin,· has been born. We are happy that that in-
delegations to the dele~tion of the Federation of dependence was peacefully achieved, without opposition
Malaya on the admission, by a unanimous vote, of that or struggle between the United Kingdom, on the one
country to mem.bership in the United Nations. We wish ~Iide~ and the Federation of Malaya on the other. It was
also to extend our congratulations to the delegation of a splendid example of a change from a colony to an
the United Kingdom, whose Government has once again independen\ nation,.· with the co-operation of both
given proof of the ideals by which it is led in promoting authorities.
the liberation of the peoples for whose administration
and preparation for independent statehood it has been. 176. I was deeply impressed by the tribute which the
responsible. Prime Minister of the Federation paid to the United
Kingdom on 31 August, when independence was cele-
169. Mr. SHAHA (Nepal): Mr. President, at the very brated. Indeed, this event is a credit bothto the people
outset permit me to congratulate you on your election of the ::-'ederation and to the Government and people of
to the high office of President of the General Assembly. the United Klng~.om. In fact, in the post-war period
My delegation has no doubt that your long experience th&l'e has been no fightlilg between the United Kingdom
of work at the United Nation,s combined with your and Malaya.
intrinsic ability and merit amply qualify YOll for the
post you now hold. 177. There has been much fighting and much blood-
shed, but that VIas between the subversive agents of
'170. I wish to take this opportunity to say a word of international communism and the freedom-loving
welcome to the newly admitted Member state, the people of Malaya. Fortunately, on the whole, that
Federation of Malaya. My Government attaches very !;t;ruggle has been won by the latter.
great importance to the achievement of independent
statehood by the Federation, and it is shown by the 178. My Government and my people wish the Federa-
fact that His Majesty the King of Nepal has sent a tion of Malaya peace, freedom, independence and
spacial message to the Head of the new State on the prosperity in all the years to come.
eve of the independence celebl'ations ~ Kuala Lumpur, The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m.

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