contrast tothepressing socio-economic problems facingthenationsoftheworld. Nepalwelcomed theresumption earlierthisyearofnegotiations between theSOviet UnionandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica onnuclear armscontrol.Like0therMea>ers ofthisOrganization, welookforward toanearlyandmeaningful breakthrough in thosenegotiations. Thepastfewyearshavebeenparticularly frustrating fordisarmament efforts. Contrary toearlyexpectations, acomprehensive nucleartestbanhasyet tobecomeareality. Infact,thefailureofthenuclar-weapon Statestoprovide anyconcrete exampleofaseriousefforttoeasethenuclear armsraceisgradually eroding theefficacy oftheNon-Proliferation Treaty. Theredoesnotseemtobe muchhopeforanearlyandconcrete outcomeofthenegotiati0ns onprohibiting chemical weapons. Contrary toallefforts, disarmament inconventional forcesand weaponsisadistant objective. Ontopofallthese,.wearenowconfronted vith thethreatofthearmsracespreading intoouterspace. Thereareissueswhichtranscend narrownational interests fortheyaretied tothequestion oftheverysurvival ofthehumanrace.Whilewewelcome the UnitedStates-Soviet negotiations, wefeelthatitisimperative toutilize the maximum potential ofbothbilateral andmultilateral negotiations inthecontextof armscontrol anddisarmament. TheGeneva-based Conference onDisarmament offersa multilateral forumforserious dialogue andnegotiations. Itwillindeedbe unfortunate ifthisUnitedNations forumisnotutilized exceptforpublic· presentation ofrigidpositions andvocalization oftiredrhetoric.MLG/ljb A/40/PV.23 47 (Mr.Subba,Nepal) Nepalsharesthefervent hopethattheyear1985-theyearofthefortieth anniversary ofthefounding oftheUnitedNations -willmarkanerawheregoodwill replaces antagonism anddistrust ininternational relations. Inthathope,we welcome theproposed summitmeeting between theUnitedStatesandtheSOvietUnion inHove~er thisyear.SUchmeetings areoffundamental importance andare beneficial tothecauseofpeace,inviewofthegreatresponsibility these countries bearforthemaintenance ofinternational peaceandsecurity. When relations between thesePowersdevelop onthebasisofmutualaccommodation and co--operation, theyexertafavourable influence ontheoverall international situation. Ihaveoutlined someofthepreoccupations andperceptions ofNepalonissues facingtheinternational community today. Ourcommitment totheprinciples of non-interference andnon-intervention intheinternal affairs ofotherStates and ourhighregardforinternational justice andhumanvalueshaveledustobaseour policyofnon-alignment onthepurposes oftheUnitedNations. Welookuponthe UnitedNations estheguardian ofthefreedom, integrity andsovereignty ofsmall nations. Itistheonlyuniversal organization committedtothemaintenance of international peaceandpromotion ofinternational co-operation forthebetterment oftheentirehumanrace.Theharmony between ournational policy, perception and visionandthevaluesupheldbythisOrganization haveledustoincorporate the principles underlying theCharter inourConstitu~ion asguiding beacons ofour statepolicy. OUrfaithintheUnitedNations andeverything thatitstandsforflowsfrom ournational perception oftheindiVisibility ofpeaceanddevelopment. Asaleast 'developed country, sceio-economic development isnaturally ourhighest priority. Wearehowever fullyawarethatwecanconcentrate ontackling thedevelopmentalMLG/ljb A/40/W.23 48 (Mr.Subba,Nepal) challenges facing USonlyinanatmosphere ofundisturbed peace. Ourpreoccupation withpeacealsoreflects ou~earnest desireandcontinuous efforts tomaintain the bestrelations withallcountries oftheworld. Whileworking fortheprogress and prosperity ofourcountry, wewishfortt.estability, progress andprosperity of allfriendly countries. Ournational values, tradition andperception of international eventshaveledHisMajesty KingBirendra BirBikramShahDevto propose thatNepalbedeclared azoneofpeace. Itakethisopportunity toexpress ourappreciation toallfriendly countries thathavesofarextended support toour proposal. Iwarmlywelcome t~.edecision ofthirtean SouthPacific nations todeclare the SouthPacific asanuclear-weapon-free zone. Toconclude, Nepalwillcontinue tosupport unreservedly theefforts to strengthen theUnitedNations andworktogether withallpeace-loving nations to enhance thesphereofitsactivities andthedegreeofitseffectiveness. A stronger organization doesnotjustify apprehensions inanyquarter, foritis throughthisworldbodytodaythatsmallStatescanensuretheirsecurity and respect fortheirindependence andterritorial integrity, aswellaspromote their
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