S/PV.1018 Security Council

Before going on ta adopt the agenda, 1 should like-and 1 am sure that in this respect 1 am interpretingthe feelings af aU members of the Council-to express our appreciation to Mr. Boland, representative of Ireland who acted as President of the Security CouncU last month, although he did not have occasion ta preside over any meetings during that period. Mr. Boland is known and appreciated in United Nations circ1es for his ability and for the wisdomwhichhe has sa often demonstrated; 1 am glad to have an opportunity of assuring him once again of our esteem. 2. 1 should also like ta welcome ta the Security Council our new colleague, AmbassadorRoger seydoux, the representative of France. Mr. 8eydoux's wide diplomatie experience andpersonal qualities are weIl known to us and we therefore feel sure that he will make a constructive contribution ta the work of the Security Couneil. Inthatspirit,lshouldliketowish Mr. Seycloux every success in discharging the responsible office that has been entrusted ta him. 4. May i ~ake the opportunity to wishyou, Mr, President, a suc:cessful term ofoffice andto say that we are sure that we will be able to proceed with our work in the confidence that you will do everything possible to assist us. 5. Mx. SEYDOUX (France) (translated fromFrench): Mr. President, 1 am very touched by the kind wards you have addressed to me as Itakepart in the work of the Security CouncU for the first time and 1 should like to express my very warmandsincerethanks. You may be sure that 1 fully appreciate the great privilege of participating in the work ofaninternational bodywhich has such important responsibilities in the field of peace and security. 6. 1 know, Mr. President, that 1can counton your good will and on thatofmycolleagues.lalso know that 1 can rely on the good advice of my colleagues and 1 should like ta thank: them-and you yourseIf-in advance, for giving me.the benefit of their experience. Adoption Gf the agenda Admission of new members ta the United Nations (~) Telegram dated 6 August 1962 from the Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs of Jamaica addressed ta the 5ecretary.General (5/5154); (~) Telegram dated 6 5eptember 1962 hom the Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs of the 5tate of Trinidad and Tobago addressed ta the5ecretary-General (5/5162); Tehgram dated 8 5eptember 1962 fram the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs of the State of Trinidad and Tobago addressed ta the Secretary- General (S/5162/Add.l)

Witha view ta speeding up the discussion of the applications for admission submitted by JamaicaandbytheState of Trinidad and Tobago, 1 should like ta point out that, in their statements, repres0ntatives may, iftheywish, dea! with bath the applications before the Council. Aftèr the discussion, the Council will vote separately on the two applications for admission. 8. 1 should also like ta draw attention to the two drait resolutions submitted by the United Kingdom and Ghana, recommending ta the General Assembly that Jamaica [S/5164J and the State of Trinidad and Tobago [S/5165J he admitted ta membership in the United Nations. 9. The first speaker on my list is the representative of the United Kingdom, ta whom 1 give the fIoor. 11. On 6 August 1962, Jamaicaachieved independence. Jamaica'6 emergence as a sovereign State within the British Commonwealth marked the final stage in a long association wi.th Britain which began more than 300 years aga and which was designed to oulminate in independence through the fostering of the growth of political institutionl1l and through development in the social and economic fields. 12. It gives my delegation the greatest pleasure, therefore, to have the privilege of sponsoring in this Council, with the delegation ofGhana, Jamaica 's application for membership of the UnitedN::..Üons. This is a fitting climax to our relationship with Jamaica. 13. Jamaica is exceptionally well qualified to bearthe responsibilities of membership of this Organization. The first representative legislature empowered to make laws for the island met in1664.Jamaica, therefore, has had three centuries of experience ofthe working of democratic institutions. Indeed, the Security Council might have been called upon to consider an application for membership from Jamaicabeforenow, had ft not been for our e""pectation thatJamai.ca would become independent within the framework of a larger regional grouping. That, however, was not to be. Nevertheless this delay has not been wasted. The system of two-party parliamentary government has beèn tested again in the meantime and has been found to function weIl. Jamaica ts public service, which has long had a high reputation for integrity and ability, has had yet more time in which to prepare itself for the tasks which confront an independent nation. politically, therefore, Jamaica is more than ready to take its place in the United Nations, ta accept ta the full the responsibilities of membership and to contribute to our deliberations here. 14. Economie and social progress has not laggedbehind political development in the island. The rate of ecouomic growth in Jamaica since 1945 has been surpassed by few countries in the world. In 1945 Jamaica was dependent primarily on her agricultural produce, with a small amount of manufacturing. Since then, a large variety of manufacturing enterprises have been established in the island. By 1957 Jamaicahadbecome the world's largest producer of bauxite, and by 1960 bauxite and alumina together accounted for half of the value of Jamaica's exports. In thisperiod, too, tourism has undergone rapid expansion, increasing fivefold over the last fifteen years. Accompanying the development of industry, mining and tourism, there has been heavy public expenditure on such basic services as the electricity and water supply systems, and on road,rail and air transport. This progress is perhaps best . summed up by painting to the increaSe in real output per head which has been running at the rate of about 8 per cent per annum in recent years. 15. Although the credit for this remarkableprogress goes principally to the people and Government of Jamaica, oonsiderable assistance bas beeu given by t 17. ather countries, tao, have aiso contributed towards Jamaica's development. Canada has supplied experts on statistics and education as part of its $10 million West Indian aid programme, and Jamaica will also benefit from the two Canadianpassengerandcargo vessels given to the Federation of the West Indies under this programme for the inter-island shipping service, Under the technicai co-operationprogramme conducted by the United States International Co-operation Administration, specialists in health, housing, sanitation and water supply and in agriculturai and industriaf subjects have visited Jamaica to carry out surveys, give technicai assistance andconduct courses of instruction. Many Jamaicans have undertaken ICA training courses in Puerto Rico and the UnitedStates. Financiai assistance from the United States has in_ cluded a sum of $500,000 set aside in the financiai year 1960-1961 towards the cast of low-cost housing in Kingston, a pilot water supply project and a trade training centre. 18, The specialized agencies of the United Nations have also played a part, They have provided experts in such fields as low-cost housing, home economics, marketing, and educational books and teaching aids. A maternai and child welfare feeding programme has also been carried out with the help of UNICEF and WHO. In 1952 a mission from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development visited Jamaica at the invitatiOn ofthe Jamaican Government and, in 1ts report, outlined a comprehensive development programme which was used by the Jamaican Government as the basis for its development planning. 19. Jamaica is in many ways a fortunate island. It is blessed with a superb and equable climate and magnificent scenery and is surrounded by a warm sea. It is rich in mineraI deposits. The institutions of government and education are developed and proven. The bases for further economic and social advance are firmly laid. As a full member ofthe British Commonwealth of Nations Jamaica is already in one of the major international families. Membership ofthe United Nations will complete her international position. 1 am confident that aIl the members of this Council 'Will join with my delegation in welcoming her application and in recommending its acceptance to the General Assembly, 21. Having sponsored the application for membership în the United Nations of Jamaica. the first British territory in the Caribbeal1 to become indepp.ndent, it now gives my delegation great pleasure to sponsor again, with the delegation of Ghana, the application of Trinidad and Tobago, which also becaIl\e independent in August 1962 and which has also become a full member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. 22. In recent years Trinidad and Tobago has been largely responsible for its own. affairs; the parliamentary system of government IS firmly established and the public service is on a sound basis; economic growth has been rapid so that the people now enjoy a reasonably high standard of living; and the foundations . are lJeing laid for further economic expansion. 23. Problems of course remain, such as unempIoyment and housing, but these are being tackled with determination. 24. Trinidad and Tobago's multiracial society, derived from a variety of national origins, has aiready reached a substantial degree of integration and gives rise to a diverse national culture. Constitutional progress in Trinidad and Tobago has been rapid in the last fifteen years, and a new constitution conferring internaI self-government on Trinidad and Tobago oame into force aiter a general election held in December 1961. 25. In January 1962, when it became apparent that Trinidacl and Tobago was not going toproceedto independence within the framework of the Federation of the West Indies, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago decided to seek independence alone. Arrangements to this end were made at a conference in London in May and June, 1962 and Trinidad and Tobago became independent on 31 August 1962. 26. Trinidad and Tobagoisoneofthemostprosperous countries in Central and South America. Credit forthis goes largely to the petroleum industry, whichprovides over 80 per cent of exports and over one-third of the Government's ordinary revenue. The history of this industry is a long one-one of the earlier uses of the Island's petroleum products being 8ir Walter Raleigh's use of bitumen from Trînidad's famous "Pitch Lake" to caulk his ships. Economie growth has been striking in recent years. 8teady advances have been madesimultaneOl.lsly in the expansion of the social services. 27, One major problem remains-the high rate of unemployment and underemployment. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared that one of its major objectives in its present economic policy is to create more opportunities for employment. As a meQns of achieving this aim it is encouraging the diversifi- 29. In the period since the war Trinidad and Tobago has had considerable aid from British sources in the form of loans, grants, and technical assistance. In addition, Britain gives support to two of the country's agricultural exports-ta sugar under the Commonwealth Sugar Agreement, which has been extended to run until· the end of 1969, and to citrus, which receïves preferential treatment in the British market. 30. Technical and economic help has also been given by Canada, the United States and thespecializedagencies of the United Nations, both ta Trinidadand Tobago directly and to the Federation of the West Indies. As examples, may 1 quote the grant ofone million dollars given by the Ford Foundation towards establishingthe Faculty of Engineel'ing of the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and the United Nations Special Fund contribution of $750,000 towards the same Faculty? Last year the International Bank for Reconstruction and Develupment approved a loan guaranteed by Britain of $23.5 millionforelectricalpowerdevelopment. This list is far from exhaustive. 31. The result of aIl this assistance -has been that the per caput annual income of the population of Trinidad at current priees has doubled in the past ten years and that Trinidad and Tobago has a sound economy with a good balance between agriculture and industry. 32. Trinidad is, therefore, weIl equippedtoplay·afull and constructive part on the international scene. The country has sound political institutions and a weIl developed and developing economy. 33. 1 have no hesitation, therefore, in recommending her application ta members of this Counci! in the expectation that they will forward it to the General Assembly with theit' unanimous support. Onoe again 1 now propose the &~l!')ption of the drdt resolution, which my delegation has sponsored, together with the delegation of Ghana [8/5165J. 34. Mr. DADZIE (Ghana): In keeping with your suggestion, Mr. President, and following the example set by the representative of the United Kingdom, 1 shall address myself separately, but consecutively, to the 36, The long-awaited attainment of independence by Jamaica is part of the inexorable process of decolonization and liberation, which constitutes one of the most positive characteristics of this era and one of the factors essential for the ac!1ievement of peace and progress in the world. Forthisr.,msontheGovernment and people of Ghana greeted with g'reat joy the accession of the Jamaican nation ta sovereignty, and on their bebalf my delegation takes this opportunity once again to express our warmest congratulations on that historic event, our good wishes for the future, and our sense of pride at being associated with Hs application for admission to membership of the United Nations. 37. Jamaica has been fortunate in baving as its leaders men who were able to guide it to independence through apolicy ofstudies reasonableness and moderation, and whose good sense has resulted in a stable and harmonious nation. Acknowledgement must also be made of the flexibUity the United Kingdom has shawn in recent years in the face of the movement towards self-government and independence, as weIl as its cooperation in bringing about the peaceful transition ta independence. Having paid this tribute, my delegation cannot refrain from expressing. the earnest hope that this example of responsible association and constructive evolution will in full measureberepeatedin other Non-Self-Governing Territories administered by the United Kingdom, particularly in Eastern aùd Central Africa. 38. My delegation is not of course unaware that Jamaica must face many problems if it is to improve the standards of living and the advancement of its people in the face of a rapidly e1..-panding population. Like many Members ofour Organization, it will seek assistance from abroad, from wherever it wishes, in the exercise of Us sovereignty. Without wishing to interfere in Us affairs, my delegation can but express the confident hope that it will so conduat its affairs as to safegJ\ard and consolidate its full independence, avoiding, ueedless to add, all such entanglements as might compromise the completeness of Us independence or divert its energiesfrom the solutionoftheseproblems. 39. The gratification ofmy delegationonthis occasion is enhanced by the knowledge thatthepeoplesof Ghana and Jamaica not only have a common etilnic and cultural heritage but the parallels ofourhistorical experience, the spirit of liberty which hreathes !ife into both our nations, our close and happy association within the Commonwealth-aIl these are happy auguries for the continued strength of the ties of friendship which bind our two aountries. 40. In conclusion, my delegation, in thebeliefthatthe application submitted by Jamaica complies with the requirements set forth in Articlé 4 of the Charter of the United Nations, commends the draft resolution [S/5164} for unanimous adoption. The Organization cannat fail ta be enriched in vitr:lity and universality 42. My delegation 15 equally glad and proud to join the delegation of the United Kiilgdom in sponsoring the drait resolution recommending to the General Assembly the admission of Trinidad and Tobago to membership of the United Nations [8/5165). 43. It \Vas with much happiness that the Governmr.nt and people of Ghana welcomed the attainment of îndependence by the State of Trinidad and Tobago. It ls a nation to which my own ls linked byparticularly close and friendly bonds arising, as in the case of Jamaica, not merely from a shared ancestry, culture andhistory but also from our close association withi" the Commanwealth-.-We havefèirrnanyYëars followed with in;:rest their aspirations, their trials and their progr ss and, at this Ume when they are about to enter th international community, Ghanahasgreatpleasure in",addressing to them its congratulations and good wishes for theïr prosperity. 44. The accession of Trinidad and Tobago to sovereignty,like that of Jam.aica, is animportantmilestone in the historie movement towards national independence and freedom, and indeed in thepoliticalevolution of the Caribbean area. Trinidad and Tobago likewise has had the good fortune ofbaving statemenwhose calm sobriety and political sense, exercised in consistent co-operation witb the United Kingdom, has resulted in a stable and harmonious multiracial society which has much to offer by way oflessons to other countries in similar situations. 45. My delegation appreciates tbat the StateofTrinidad and Tobago also has problems handed down from its colonial past, but it can, we believe, rely on the support of tbis Organization and of its Memtiers in its efforts to promote the advancement of its people. It can certainly count on the sinoeregoodwillandfriendship of Ghana and we look forward with optimism to its future progress. 46. We are confident that, being qualified for membership in terms of Article 4 of the Charter, it will make an effeotive contribution to the work of the United Nations, and towards the strengtheningofthe Organization in the interests of internationalpeace and co-operation. My delegation accordingly expresses the hope that all the members of the Counci! will join us in supporting the drait resolution [S/5165]. 47. Mr. Mahmoud RIAD (United Arab Republic): The Security Council is once more convened toperform one of its many tasks entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations. The Council, indisoussingthe applications for membership from newly independent States, is in fact doing more than the mere approval of these applications, in particular when the new applicants are States which achieved their independence after a long period of frustration and subjugation ta aforeign rule. Our action is far beyond the mere forma! approval of two additional applications for membership in this world organization. 49. So far as Jamaiea is concerned, it accededto independence on 6 August 1962 afterseveral centuries of continuous domination. AlI along, during thattime, the people of Jamaica demonstrated their determination ta achieve independence. As you an know, thepeople of Jamaica have shown a unique example of how a people as varied as one cau imagine, live together in complete harmony under conditions which have been desoribed by many sociologists as the most ideal of any in the world. We are convineed that once Jamaica becomes a Member of this Organization, it wl1l add to the various constructive efforts of other Member States ta bolster peace and security. 50. Jamaica and Trinidad in the Caribbean Sea, with the close co-operation of neighbouring countries, will no doubt create an admirable and amicable atmosphere in this area. 51. In welcoming the application of Trinidad and Tobago for admission to membership in the United Nations, 1 am personally sensitive because 1 had the honour and gratification to represent the Government of the United Arab Republic duringthecelebrations for accession to independence which took place on 31 August at PortofSpain. That day 1 was overwhelmed by the feelings of the people and thehappiness which 1 had witnessed on their smiling faces, on the day when colonial status was superseded by independence and liberty. Gone are the days of past slavery with its suffering and humiliation. A Crown Colony which had no control of its affairs at lasfachievedindependence. 1 have profited from being there and, during the five days that 1 spent there, 1 met many leaders and responsible people on whose shoulders will depend the future of this young State. 52. 1 was greatly encouragedby the sense ofresponsibiUty and dedication which was inspired in the people of Trinidad and Tobago by His Excellency Prime Minister Eric Williams, whose sustained and unrelenting struggle was crowned by this happy occasion. 53. The possibilities of development which are open before the people of Trinidad and Tobago are tremendous indeed. Their abUity and potentialities will no doubt help them in safeguarding their independence. 1 am sure that we are all aware of the achievements of the people of Trinidad and Tobago, namely, the abolition of the Crown Colony system, the introduction of the concept and technique of planning in theïr national lite and the tax reforms. This.is why it gives me great pleasure t.o support the application of Trinidad and 55. Ml'. STEVENSON (United States of America): Often in the past severai years \Ve have had the happy opportunity of voting ta recommend the admission of new States from Africa and Asia. Today \Ve consider the application of these newly independellt nations of the Western Hemisphere: Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago-two tropical and beautiful islands in the sun whioh are affectionately known te many ofmy countrymen, and 1 am glad to say, to me personally. 1 have had the good fortune to witness the remarkable development of Jamaica during many happy holidays over many years, and 1 even made a speech in Kingston at the celebration of the 300thanniversaryofthefounding of the British colony inJamaica which, huspect. must be the first time a citizen of the United States ever celebrated the founding of a British colony in North America. 1 have also visited Trinidad on many occasions over more than twenty years, in war and peace, and hav~ the happiest memories of meetings \Vith the talented and vigorous Prime Minister, Dr. Eric Williams and bis colleagues. 1 welcome heretoday,on behalf of my country, Ml'. Ellis Clarke, the new Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations and to the United States. 56. Jamaica, as has been pointed out, became independent on 6August; Trinidad and Tobago on 31 August. The United States was privileged to participate in the independence celebrations of both countries which, in each instance, rnarked the end of a longcolonial association with the United Kingdom and the beginningof a new one as independent members ofthe Commonwea1t~. 57. Both these new nations and the United Kingdom, it seems ta us, deserve the highest praise for the carefuI, the deliberate plalming which prepared the way for independence. Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobagoenter the family of nations equipped with mature and rohust political institutions which should serve them weIl. 58. 1 would like, on behalf of the United States, to convey sincere congratulations to Sir Alexander Bustamante, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, whose long and distinguished career has now been crowned with his country's highest office, an eminent world reputation and, most joyous of aIl, the blessings of matrimony. 59. Ml'. Eric Williams, the Prime Minister ofTrinidad and Tobago, is similarly renowned as a champion of his people and his country. His great energy and devotion have provided staunchleadership and inspiration to bis countrymen at a crucial time. To him, also, 1 am happy to extend the congratulations of my Gov", ernment and the people of this country. 60. The United States welcomes the applications of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago andlooksforwardto close association with their representatives here. We 62. It lS natura1 that Venezuela, which has greeted with joy the transition of the newcountries in Asia and Africa to independent existence and which has made anti~colonialism one of the basic principles of its foreign poliey, should on this occasion welcome with deep sincerity the attainment of independence by two new states on our continent-Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago-and should extend to the peoples andGovernments of those States the warmest congratulations of its own people and Government. 63. The emer~ence into independence of the first two of the territories under colonial rule in Latin America is seen by my delegation as anomen indicating that the remaining colonies in Latin America will soon cease to exist as such, thus fulfiIling the longstanding desire, repeatedly expressed by the inter- American regional organization, that coloniaIism should be abolished in America. 64. The orderly and peaceful manner in which these States have achieved independence, under the wise guidance oftheir respective GOvernments-themselves the products of adherence to the rules ofthe democratic system-and the fact that the requirements of rule 58 of the provisional rules ofprocedureofthe Security Council have been met, are two more reasons why my delegation sincerely and enthusiasticaIly supports the admission of the new States of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to membership in the United Nations. 65. Before concluding my statement, 1 wish to congratulate the United Kingdom on the valuable and indispensable co-operation which it has shown inbringing independence to Jamaica and to Trinidad and Tobago, and by which it has demonstrated its perfect comprehension of the spirit of the times. 66. Ml'. SCHWEITZER (ChUe) (translatedfromSpanish): My delegation has examinedwith great interest the applications for admission to membership inthe United NationS submitted by Jamaica and byTrinidadandTobaga, and 1 talte pleasure in announcingon behaIf of my Government that my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolutions presented by the United Kingdom and Ghana. 67. We are fully confident that bath Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago are peace-loving States able to carry out the Obligations oontained in the Charter in accord..' ance with Article 4 thereof. 68. It is extremely gratiiying to us that both new nations should have decided, at .the very moment of attaining independence, ta apply for admissionta membership in the United Nations. This means that they are anxious not olÙy ta malte use of their freedom and sovereignty but also ta take responsibility andto offer 69. In congratulating Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, we also congratulate the United Kingdom on having helped tbem to effect a smooth and orderly transition from colonial status. 70. Nature has beenlavish to these two new nations, in both beauty and resources. Their populations, of varied racial origins, live together in harmonyj they possess inborn artistic ability and the charm of their folk-Iore-especially their popular songs-has become world-famousi they are versed in the efficiency of British political, legal and cultural institutions and have already received technical assistancefromsome nations, which will help intrainingtheirexperts and in developing their agriculture and industries. 71. For the people and GOvernment ofChile, thebirth of Jamaica and of Trinidad and Tobago is an event of special importance, involving as it does /;WO fragments of American soil, two new countries emerging in our hemisphere, two former colonies that have at last achieved the status of American nations. 72. The Ninth International Conference of American States, helli at Bogot! in 1948, found that nthe historical process of the emancipation of America will not be complete so long as there remainon the continent peopIes and regions subject ta acolonial régime, or territories occupied by non-American countries n; it further declared nthat it is a just aspiration of the American Republios that colonialism and the occupation of American territories by extra-continental countries sbould be brought to an endn. 73. The Tenth Inter-American Conference held in 1954. reiterared the aspirations of the hemisphere's peoples to organize their Own autonomous existence sa that they would be converted ioto sovereign members of the Community of Nations. 74. Thus, not only by origin, but aIso in keeping with the principles underlying the inter-American system, we American Republics have always aspired to the liquidation of the colorrlal system on our continent and throughout the world. Hence the profound sympathy with which ChUe has always viewed the efforts for liberation made on the African continent and in other parts of the world. 75. We extend our warmest congratulations to the p~ples and Governments of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, and we express our confidence tbat they will he valuablefactors intheprogress ofour continent and in the work of the United Nations for world peace.

Inow call on Mr. Liu Chieh. 77. Mr. LIU Chieh (China): 1 sbould think that the President is aware thatl am speaking as a representative of China and should be addressed properly as 78. We of the Chinese delegation are particularly gratified in welcoming, on hehalf of the Government and people of China, the emergence of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago as independent States. These islands were among the first ta he discovered in the new world and have seen many vicissitudes iuhistory. They have built a multiracial society in which people of many nationalities have learned ta live together in peace and neighbourliness. Thousands of settlers of Chinese origin have made their contributions towards the ecnnomie advancement of the islands and are now the proud citizens ofthe newStates whichthey adopted. It is therefore a joyful occasion for the United Nations, which has admitted a score of African nations in the last two years, to add to its membership two more new nations in the Western Hemisphere. 79. ft must aIso be a proud moment for the United Kingdom, under whose tutelage and sponsorship the peaceful transition of these islands from colonies to full nationhood has been brought about. 80. My Government has recently established adiplomatic mission in Jamaica and it had the privilege of sending a special envoy ta attend the independence ceremonies in Trinidad and Tobago. We look forward ta the maintenance of cordial relations with these two new States and to fruitful co-operationwiththem in the work of the United Nations.

It gives my delegation particular pleasure to support the two drait resolutions before the Council recommending to the General Assembly that Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago should be admitted to membership of the United Nations. We have no doubt whatever that these two countries are deeply and sincerely concerned to play their full part in the maintenance and strengthening of woJ;'ld peace as aU the Members of the United Nations bind themselves to do. We are equally confident of the ability and the willingness of the Governments of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago ta discharge the various obligations which they will assume by becoming Members of this Organization. 82. The emergence into independent nationhood of formerly dependent peoples is, of course, one of the most radical and significant political developments of the age in which we live. Since the United Nations was founded in 1945, no less than thirty-six formerly dependent nations have attained their independence and become Members of the United Nations-sorne ofthem from Asia, sorne from Afric!"" one from the Mediterranean area. As other representatives on the Council have recal1ed before me, however, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago are the first two countries of the \\tstern Hemisphere to achieve their independence and seek membership of the United Nations in the period since 1945. From this point of view, their applications serve to underline the range and the universality of the historie transformation which the structure of world society i5 steadily undergoing. 83. On behalf of theGovernmentofIreland, Icordially congratulate Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago on the 85. Now that the Security COWlcil is considering the candidacy .of Jamaica, 1 should like to say that my Government has followed with sympathetic interestthe course of developmentwhich has progressivelyled that COWltry to sovereignty. From the institution of universaI suffrage to the establishment ofthe machinery of administration, from internaI self-government to complete independence, Jamaica has successively passed through aIl the stages of political emancipation, culminating in the installation of the democratic régime which is now in power. 86. The new Sta:te also enjoys many economic and social advantages. Its natural resources, particularly in agriculture and mining, enable it to face the future with confidence. The programme of industrialization which is being carried out and the foreign exchange earnings from tourism provide additional guarantees for its economic and social development. This country. whioh has attained political independence, is thus a country in the full flush of development. 87. These extremely favourable conditions are the consequence of a sOWld administration ofpublic affaira, the credit for which must go to the United Kingdom. The Administering Authority has been at pains to provide Jamaica with p011tical institutions similar tothose which have proved their worth in Londonfor centUries and aIso to prepare the cOWltryforindependence, 000- nomically and socially. This is a further example of successful decolonization, of which many previous examples are to be found among the former overseas possessions of the United Kingdom. 88. In applying for admission to the United Nations, the Government of Jamaica bas informed you that it accepts the obligations contained in the Charter and undertakes te fulfn them. The French delegation does not doubt that the newStateisableto fulfn this solenm 1JDdertaking, as requiredbyArticle 4 of our basic document. It will therefore vote for the draft resolution which has been submitted by the United Kingdom and Ghana [S/5164]. It would liketo take this opportunity of expressing its warmest wishes for the welfare and 91. Previous speakers have alreadygiventheCouncil a description ofthe economic and social situation in the new State. They have very rightly pointed out that the natural resources of the country-mainly sugar and oil-are sufficient io ensure a steadilyrisingstandard of living for the poplliation. Economie advancement and social improvement no doubt present, andwill continue to present, problems in thetwo Islands. Butwe already know that the resources for development exist and that it now only remains for the national authorities to pursue the efforts that have already been initiated in that respect. 92. The Administering Authority has infactprepared Trinidad and Tobago for independence by providing them with a basic economy. This, aswe know, ls one of the purpOses of colonizationi it ia indeed a nsacred trust" under Article 73 of the United Nations Charter. The Security Counoil should take note that once again the United Kingdom has carried out the duties incumbent upon it in oneofits overseas p.)ssessions. It is aIl the more important that it should do so, since there is occasionally a tendency in some quarters in this Organization to cast doubt on the remarkableworkthe United Kingdom has accomplished 'Ciuring the past fifteen years in the field of decolonization. 93. The President has communicated to uS the telegrams dated 6 and 8 September [8/5162 and Add.l] in which the Prime Mlnister and Minister of External Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago has applied for his country's admission to the United Nations, statingthat it endorses the Purposes and Principlesofthe Charter and accepts the oblîgations incumbent upon States Members of the Organization. The French delegation will be very happy to vote in favour of the admission of the new State and towelcome itto the United Nations. 94. In closing, l shouId like to tender the very sincere congratulations of my Government and my country to the representatives of Jamaica and of Trinidad and Tobago who are present in this hall.

Theappearanceonthe world scene of ['jew independent States, arising in the place of colonies of the imperialist countries, has always been a source of sincere satisfaction ta the Soviet 97. The wave of nationalliberation has also reached the shores of the oontinent which in the last century, and at the beginning of this century, used to be called the "New World". In thecoWltriesofthisconttnent tao, there are 'radical processes under way, arousing the peoples of Latin America for the atruggle against colonialism. There, as in other parts oftheworld. the idea embodied in the historic Declaration onthegranttngof Independence to colonial cOWltries and peoples [General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV)] ls becoming a powerful material force in helping the people viewthe attainment of independenoe by Jamaica and by Trinidad and Tobago in August of this year. 98. In welcoming thesenewStates, we do not close our eyes to the difficulties that liebeforethemol\ the road to independent existence, on the road to strong and durable independence as nations. It should be stressedtOOt the attainment ofpolitical independence is an important step, which confronts the former colonies with broad pros,pects of political and economic ties and ofdeveloping relations with aU the countries oftheworId. But at the same time-as has been pointed out on other occasions when questions of admittingnew states havebeen under consideration in recent years-political independence is the beginning of a new roadi it ia a means of fighting for genuine national aovereignty, for liberatian from economic, social and cultural dominationby colonizers, old and new. 99. For "the Island of mines", as Jamaica is often called, political Independence marks the start ofaction to eliJlÛnate bias-a legacy of oolonialiam-from the development of the economy. todevelopindustryandto wipe out Wlemployment, sotootthenatural resource:;:l of the island may serve its population's interests lnstead of the monopolies of industrially advanced Powers. 100. The same tasks lie beiore Trinidad and Tobago. In speaking here of the tasks whioh lie before that 102. Mr. Nikita sergeevich Khrushchev, the Chairman of the COUIlcil of Ministers of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, sent the following message to Sir Alexander Bustamente, the Prime Minister of Jamaica: "On behalf of the Soviet people and of the Government of the USSR, and in my personal capacity, 1 congratulate you and the people of Jamaica on the occasion of the proclamation of the country's independence. The peoples of the Soviet Union sincerely wish the Jamaican people every success in the political, economic and cultural constructioll of their COWltry. "In keeping withthe great principles of equal rights and seli-determination ofpeoples, the Soviet Government greeted with satisfaction the news of the proclamation of theJamaican people' s Independence. itThe Soviet Government hereby informs you that the Soviet Union recognizes Jamaicaas anindepenrlent sovereign State and declares itseliready to establish diplomatic relations with it." 103. The Chairman of the COWlcil of Ministers 'ofthe Soviet Union also sent a message to Mr. Eric Williams, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. This message rea.d as follows: "Please accept sincere congratulations from the Soviet people, the Soviet Government and myself personally on a great event in the life of the people of Trinidad and Tobago-the proclamatio:1 of independence. "As fervent champions ofthe immediate liquidation of colonialism en our planet, the peoples of the Soviet Union welcome the new independent State and wish the people of 'l'rinidad and Tobago every suecess on the path of independent development. 104. In cQ!oclusion, Ml'. President, permit me to say that the delegation of the Union of SovietSooialist Republics supports the applioations whichhavebeen submltted to us, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter, for the admission of Jamaica andofTrinidad and Tobago to membership in the United Nations. The delegation of the Soviet Union willvote infavour of the relevant draft resolutions and expresses the hope that. as Members of the United Nations, the two COWltrles will play a signiücant l'ole instrengtheningpeace in the Caribbean al'ea and tbroughout the world, 105. At this point 1 should liketo saythat, as a result of ...~ preliminary consultation 1 have just held, 1 shall not insist on consecutive interpretation of my statement into French and English, sinceit is already after 6 p.m, ar.d this will enable us to save time.

1 wish merely to saythatlamveryhappythat there will be no oonsecutive interpretation into English on this occasion, 1t being Wlderstood that this does not constitute a precedent. 107, Ml'. SEYDOUX (France) (translated from French): 1 should like to make the same remark on bebclf of the French delegation, .1.08. Ml'. MOROZOV (Union ofsovietSocialistRepublies) (translated from Russian): Ml'. President, 1 see that my United Kingdom and French colleagues are mueh wiser andmore farsightedthanlhave been. Their reservation prompts me to say that 1 too, of course, regard -my statement today as not setting a precedent in the sense that unless l waive the consecutive interpretation into Engl1sh and French, no One can deprive me of that right.

(translated from French) If there are no objections to tbis suggestion, the Council will waive the consecutive interpretation into English and French of the remarks ofthe representative of the Soviet Union. It was so decided,

As 1 have no further speakers on my list, l should now like to speak in my capacity as representative ofRomania, in order ta explain my delegation's position on the applications for admission to membership in theUnited Nations submitted by the Governments of Jamaica and of the State of Trinidad and Tobago. 111. The proclamation of tht! mdependence of these two States, which are former colonialterritories, 'both situated in the Caribbean, represents a further step towards the elimination of the colonial system andthe beginning of a new and important era in the history of the peoples of these countries. 112. For almost five centuries, the peoples and resources of these terrttories attracted the attention of the colonial Powers a.lldpassedinanentirelyarbitr~ry marmer WIder the rule, now of one country and the:n of another, by virtue of variOUB ;:.gr-eements ta which the z_ ..~c~al POPUhti:n neVBrwa. a pa::, 114. The proclamation of the independence of these states bas put an end to tlùs sad chapter in the histary of the peoples of Jamaica and of Trinidad and Tobago and bas opened up wide opportunities for national prosperity and for the consolidation oftheir sovereignty and territorial integrity. We hope that the two new cow1tries will succeed in overCOming the difficulties caused by the attempts of the colonial Powers to involve them inmilitary commitments. Theprogressiveforces throughout the world and aH those who endorse and actively support the cause of the oppressed colonial peoples have welcomed the entry of Jamaica and of 1'rinidad and Tobago into the family of free nations. 115. The Government of the Romanian People's Republic has recognized,the independent states ofJamaica and of Trinidad and Tobago andhas conveyed its wishes for happiness and prosperity to the peoples of these two cOWltries in that cOlmexion. During the independence day celebrations -at Port of Spain, the delegation of the Romanian People's Republic had an opportunity of conveying personaHy ta the people and Government of Trinidad and Tobago, a message expressing thebest wishes of the Romanian people. 116. This being its attitude, the Romanian delegatton will vote in favour of the draftresolutionrecdmmending the admission of Jamaica and of Trinidad and Tobago ta the United Nations. OUr vote will express our confidence in the future of these two new nations and our conviction that they will succeed inmarshalling their creative forces in order to consolidate their unity and national independence and ta progress in all fields and that, together with the other recently liberated States, they will make a positive contribution to the cause of peace and international co...operation. 117. Speaking now in my capacity as PRESIDENT, 1 shall add that as aIl members of the Council have stated their position on the applications for admission which constitute today' El agenda the ColUlcil will now consider the two drait resolutions submitted by the United Kingdom and Ghana. 118. 1 shaH put to the vote first the draft resolution recotnmending ta the General Assembly that Jamaica be admitted to membership in the United Nations IS/5164J. A vote was taken by show of bands. The drait resolution was adopted unanimously.

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