S/PV.775 Security Council

Before inviting members of the Council to proceed to the examination of the important items on our agenda, 1 should like, as President of the Council for this month, ta thank my predecessor, Mr. Jarring, the representative of Sweden, and trust 1 may also be allowed to do sa on behalf of aIl members of the Council. 2. Mr. Jarring was our President at a time when the Council had a heavy burden on its shoulders, for it was considering the Kashmir question. In this connexion 1 think it would be appropriate to mention the great tact and skill shawn by Mr. Jarring in his conduct of the Council's meetings. 3. 1 should like to wish him success in the accomplishment of the responsible mission laid upon him by the Security Council.

Mr. President, 1 wish to thank you most sincerely for the very kind words whi?h you have addressed to me. At that same time, 1 sincèrement 1 wlsh to extend to you my best wishes as you now Admission of new Members: (a) Telegram dated 6 March 1957 from the Prime Minister ofGhanato the Secretary-General (S/3797); (b) Letter dated 6 March 1957 from the representative of thP, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the President of the Security Council (S/3798); (c) Letter dated 6 March 1957 froID. the representative of Australia to the President of the Security Council (8/3799)

Before giving the floor to those who wish to speak, I should like to refer to rule 58 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council. According to this rule, the application submitted by any State desirous of becoming a l'l'1ember of the United Nations "shaU contain a declaration made in a formaI instrument that it accepts the obligations contained in the Charter" [8/96/Rev.4]. 6. I understand that such a declaration is to be submitted and that it will be circulated as a Security Council document, and attached to the application, as soon as it is received.

Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom welcome with particular warmth the application for membership in the United Nations which the Secretary-General received from the Prime Minister of Ghana yesterday, 6 March 1957 [8/3797]. This, as I need not remind my coUeagues, was the day on which Ghana became a fully independent State recognized by aU Commonwealth Prime Ministers as a Member of the British Commonwealth. The historie ceremonies in Accra yesterday, attended by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, representing Her Majesty the Queen, and by representatives of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and aU other Commonwealth countries, marked the celebration by the first British dependency in tropical Africa of its independence within the Commonwealth. 8. The grant of independence is not something which just happens as an isolated act of state. It is the culmination of a process of a steady building up on a sound foundation of democratic institutions. The purpose of this foundation is, in the words of a former Secretary of State for the Colonies, to "ensure to the people concerned both a fair standard of living and freedom from oppression from any quarter". This process in the Gold Coast has been a peaceful and constitutional process, but it has also been swift. J udged by historical standards, the emergence of the Gold Coast, as it formerly was, to internaI self-govern- 9. The 6th of March 1957 is a proud day in the annals of the Commonwealth. The emergence of Ghana to statehood and independence is the lastest exemple of a process which has been going on for a long time and is still continuing, a process which has made and will continue to make the Commonwealth a living and dynamic factor in the world. The love of liberty and the respect for the democratic way of life, which is the heartbeat of this living and vital institution, is perhaps its most signal collective contribution to world stability and peace. 10. As 1 said in my letter to you, Mr. President, requesting this meeting of the Security Council [8/3798], my Government has no doubt as to the qualifications of Ghana for membership. 1 think we are peculiarly weIl placed to judge, but the United Nations as a whole has already expressed its full confidence in this matter by adopting on 13 December 1956 a resolution granting to the Trust Territory of Togoland under British administration independence, together with Ghana [resolution 1044 (XI)]. Here 1 might add that Her Majesty's Government was glad yesterday to be able to notify the Secretary-General that the measures required by the General Assembly in relation to British Togoland had been completed. 11. 1 feel sure that the Security Council will in the circumstances wish to dispense with a reference of the application by Ghana for admission to a committee of the Council, since this under the circumstances would only be a formality. My delegation, therefore, is honoured to sponsor, together with the delegation of Australia, the other Commonwealth member of this Council, the draft resolution that is now before the Council [8/3800]. 12. My delegation is particularly happy to recommend the admission of Ghana because of our specially close and friendly relationship with the Gold Coast in the past, because of its continuance in the Commonwealth and because of the part the United Kingdom has been able to play in ÏltS development, in the furtherance of wich we shall be most glad to give, though now by different means, what assistance we cano We enter into this new association with the warmest feelings of good-will, confident that Ghana, like the other countries which have become members of the Commonwealth in recent years, has a most valuable contribution to 13. It is the hope of my delegation that the process of admission may soon be completed. We look forward to the closest and most friendly co-operation with the delegation of Ghana to the United Nations when in due course it joins us here. 14. My delegation hopes that the draft resolution will receive the unanimous support of the Security Council.

On 6 March 1957, the Prime Mi~ister of Ghana, Mr. Nkrumah, addressed a cable to the Secretary-General, submitting the application of Ghana for admission to membership in the United Nations [8/3797]. In that communication the Prime Minister declares that the Government of Ghana fully accepts the obligations of the United Nations Charter and undertakes to carry them out. 16. The Australian Government considers that Ghana is weIl qualified for membership in the United Nations, and, after consultation, my United Kingdom colleague and 1 have requested this early meeting of the Security Council to consider Ghana's application. The Council also has before it a joint draft resolution submitted by Australia and the United Kingdom [8/3800] recommending the admission of Ghana to the United Nations. The Australian delegation is happy indeed to join the United Kingdom delegation in sponsoring this draft resolution. 17. This is an occasion on which the United Nations may weIl exhibit special satisfaction, for this Organization has played a not inconsiderable role in the evolution of Ghana towards independent nationhood. Ghana, as is weIl kown, has bet'" formed by the union of two territories formerly administered by the United Kingdom, namely the Gold Coast and the Trust Territory of Togoland. The United Nations has kept under review the progress of these territories towards selfgoverment, for the United Kingdom has reported regularly to the General Assembly under Article 73 of the Charter regarding conditions in the Gold Coast, and the administration of British Togoland has been the subject of regular study by the Trusteeship Council. 18. Through the efforts of their people and with the guidance and material assistance of the United Kingdom, these territories have now reached the stage in their political, economic and social development that enables them to take full control of their own affairs. 19. Sir Pierson Dixon has rightly stressed the fact that the evolution in these territories to this happy conclusion has been a rapid one. Last year under the auspiçe of the United Nations a plebiscite was conducted 20. It is always an exciting experience to witness the foundation of a new State. And in the present instance, there are special reasons for congratulations to aIl concerned. 21. My delegation views with great satisfaction the attainment of self-government by a Trust Territory. This is the first occasion on which the United Nations has been able to record the attainment by a people of a Trust Territory of the objectives of the Trusteeship System, and the present application symbolizes more than that, for it represents the emergence of a free, independent and democratic State in West Africa. 22. Many of us have had the privilege, during the current session of the General Assembly, of meeting two distinguished members of the Government of Ghana: the Minister of Finance, the Honourable K. A. Gbedemah; and the Minister for Health, the Honourable J. H. Allassani. We look forward warmly to future co-operation in the United Nations with men such as these, who are notable representatives of the high level of public life in their country. 23. On 6 March 1957, the Australian Minister for External Affairs, Mr. Casey said in a broadcast to the people of Ghana on their Independence Day: "we in Australia feel confident that Ghana will have much to contribute in world and Commonwealth councils." 24. For those of us who are members of the Commonwealth, it is a great joy that Ghananot only has attained its independence but has decided to remain within this free association of independent peoples of differing backgrounds and races, a family of nations dedicated, as its history has shown, to freedom. We believe that Ghana will bring a fresh spirit and outlook to the Commonwealth, and that its membership of the Commonwealth will enhance the contribution that it will be in a position to make to the United Nations. 25. We believe that the United Kingdom, in bringing about this achievement, is deserving of the highest praise. The creation of Ghana is itself a proud symbol of United Kingdom leadership and understanding. The United Kingdom has relinquished its task in these territories, leaving behind no bitterness, no resentment and no ill-feeling, but only a mutilaI esteem. It has cultivated in West Africa the growth of a representative, democratic system of government and a respect for the rule of law such as that which we in Australia regard as our proudest inheritance, May I, therefore, warmly congratulate the United Kingdom representative, my colleague Sir Pierson Dixon, and his Government on a job weIl done. 27. 1 agree with Sir Pierson Dixon that, in view of Ghana's recognized qualifications for membership, we might usefully waive any reference of the application to a committee of the Council. 1 trust that the Council will agree to this procedure and that aIl the necessary steps will be taken to facilitate the early completion of Ghana's admission to the United Nations.

The State of Ghana is little more than one day old; but the name of this new country, Ghana, is a proud one, going back to an ancient kingdom whose memory still lives. The name symbolizes the traditions of nationhood and self-reliance uponwhich Ghana, reborn, will be able to build for the future. ~9. Ghana is well-qualified for membership. The confidence of the world community has been demonstrated by the large number of States, including the United 5tates of America, which have already recognized Ghana. Ghana is no stranger to the United Nations. One of the brightest pages of the United Nations record contains the story of the union of the former Trust Territory of British Togoland with Ghana, or the Gold Coast as it was then called. Some of Ghana's leaders have taken part in the debates of the Trusteeship Council and the General Assembly's Fourth Committee. As a result they have won many friends for their country and have left an impression of responsibility which is· a good augury for the future. 30. Our confidence in endorsing Ghana's application for membership is confirmed by our knowledge of the steps which have led to independence. The people of Ghana put their trust during this formative period in men who provided leadership of a high order. Ghana is clearly prepared to accept the responsibilities as weIl enjoy the privileges of sovereignty and of United Nations membership. 31. It is a pleasure also to pay tribute to the policy of the United Kingdom in encouraging and assisting in the creation of an independent Ghana. Ghana's membership in the Commonwealth is good evidence 32. 1 might add that as a mark of his regard, President Eisenhower was represented at the independence ceremonies in Accra by the Vice-President of the United States, Mr. Nixon, who headed a delegation of distinguished Americans. 33. The United States has had many years of friendly relations with Ghana. Many of its distinguished leaders have been educated in the United States. Many of our fellow Americans have their ancestry in Ghana. Trade between our two countries has developed to the benefit of both. More significantly, we find that, in common with this new West African Republic, we want the free and democratic way of life. 34. If the Council will forgive a personal note, in common with many of my fellow citizens 1 visited Accra and the surrounding countryside several times during the war and formed a memorable impression of the eountry's natural resourees and, what is of greatest importance, of its human resourees. 1 received a friendly welcome from aIl whom 1 met at that time, and that makes me particularly happy to be here today as United States representative to vote on behalf of the United States for Ghana's eleetion to the United Nations. 35. Ghana has demonstrated clearly its ability to govern itself in a democratic way. We have heard Prime Minister Kkrumah's initial public statement of Ghana's responsible approach to world affairs in dedication to the solution of problems by demoeratic and peaceful means. 36. We urge unanimous support for the draft resolution before the Security Couneil, and we welcome Ghana to membership.

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Mr. President, 1 note that in giving me the fIoor you did not accord me the usual parliamentary courtesies that you accord to the other 39. My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution placed before us by the delegations of Australia and the United Kingdom. My vote is, in the first place, an expression of the good will of the people and Government of China towards the people and Government of the new nation, Ghana. We wish Ghana prosperity and progress. In saying this, 1 would like to add a bit of my usual philosophy of optimism. 1 believe that under modern world conditions, it is possible for every people, with due effort, ta attain and enjoy aIl the good things of life. This is what we wish for Ghana. 40. In the second place, my favourable vote is an expression of the appreciation of my Government for the good work done, in the first place in Togoland, by the Government of the United Kingdom. The General Assembly, in adopting at the current session, resolution 1044 (XI) on the Trusteeship System in Togoland, declared that the objectives of trusteeship have been attained. 1 believe that is an accurate description of the British record in Togoland. It is therefore a happy day for us all in the United Nations that our Trusteeship System should have found a successful experiment under the able administration of the Government of the United Kingdom. 41. This new country, Ghana, combines Togoland with the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast was not a Trust Territory; it was a colony. We know that the words " colony" and "colonialism" have a bad reputation. ln this particular instance, so far as 1 can see, 1 have found no difference between a Trust Territory and a British colony. The British evidently have administered the Gold Coast in the spirit of the Trusteeship System of the United Nations. It is therefore another reason for congratulations that the British should have themselves ledthe people ofthe Gold Coastaccordingto the principles and spirit of the Trusteeship System. It is a happy occasion for us aIl, and my delegation will gladly cast a vote for the admission of Ghana. 42. While dealing with the subject, 1 am of course reminded of other applications pending, particularly the applications the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Viet-Nam. 1 hope it will be possible for the Security Council to take early action to admit these two pending applications. 43. Mr. GEORGES-PICOT (France) [translated tram French]: The French delegation will vote for the draft resolution submitted by Australia and the United Kingdom calling for the admission of the new State of Ghana to the United Nations. 45. The recommendation of the State of Ghana by the United Kingdom and Australia and the fact that the new State is to become a member of the British Commonwealth are both, in view of the French delegation, guarantees of great value. Accordingly we are prepared to recognize that the State of Ghana fulfils the conditions set forth in Article 4 of the Charter, and to agree that the statement contained in the telegram from the Prime Minister of Ghana is, for the time being, sufficient to enable the Council to reach a decision. 46. The French delegation wishes the new State every success in the future. It expresses the hope that the delegation of Ghana will, when admitted, make a constructive contribution to the work of the United Nations. 47. Ml'. BLANCO (Cuba) [translated trom Spanish]: The Government of Cuba has seen with great satisfaction the establishment of Ghana as an independent and sovereign State and its entry into the community of free nations. 48. Our satisfaction is heightened by the fact that Ghana attained its new political status by virtue of the Trusteeship System established by the United Nations Charter, a gratifying demonstration of the efiectiveness of this system when applied in good faith and in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Charter. The United Nations should derive great satisfaction from the knowledge that it contributed to this achievement. 49. At the same time Cuba wishes warmly to congratulate the United Kingdom Govermnent, which has once again demonstrated its sense of responsibility and its great ability as an Administering Authority. 49. nentes 50. We consider that the new State of Ghana satisfies the requirements set forth in Article 4 of the Charter and is therefore qualified for admission to the United Nations. It was in this spirit that my delegation took note of document S/3797 containing the telegram addressed to the Secretary-General by the Prime Minister of Ghana. 50. réunit et Membre dans ment Secrétaire 51. The Cuban delegation will therefore have great pleasure in voting for the draft resolution submitted by the Australian and United Kingdom delegations [8/3800]. In initiating relations with this new State, we hope that it will soon be admitted to the United 51. reuse les [8/3800]. avec admis Unies, la Na~ions and ofier our most cordial wishes for the prospenty of Ghana and its people. 52.. Mr., ROMULO (Philippines): It is with great satIsfactIOn that my delegation will vote today in favour of the admission of the new and sovereign State of Ghana into the fold of the United Nations. The 52. C'est votera des La importante ~oming into being of this State is truly a landmark ln the annals of our time. The situation in the continent 53. Ghana's entry into the council of free nations transcends far beyond the frontiers of that erstwhile British possession. It is another proof that, within the ever evolvin::; framework of international unity, peoples once subjugated under colonial rule may achieve their ideal of independance and even aspire to and also realize whatever potentialities for international leadership they may have. 54. It is indeed a red-letter day not only for the people of Ghana but also for our United Nations. It is recalled that the Trust Territory of Togoland under British administration joined with the Gold Ciast colony after the people of the Trust Territory ratified their union in a plebiscite conducted under United Nations observation. 55. The independence of the new State has proved once more the validity of the principles emboded in Chapters XI and XII of the Charter of the United Nations. This is a source of gratification to the Philippines, which in San Francisco in 1945 contributed its mite to the drafting of these two Chapters. 56. Though this is not the first time that an African colony has become independent, it is in fact the first time that the goal of trusteeship has been fulfilled in Africa. The British must be given credit for the role that they played in the achievement of Ghana's newly won freedom, and delegation wishes to extend to Sir Pierson Dixon, his country's representative in this Council, our congratulations and, through him, to Her Britannic Majesty's Government. 57. To Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah my Government extends its cordial felicitations and it wishes him success in his difficult task of leadership of a new country. Ghana is the first indigenous African nation to enter into equal partnership with other British dominions. It would be platitudinous to say that the matrix of the Commonwealth recognizes no racial distinctions, but what is highly significant is the fact that hundreàs of millions of Asians and Africans have become free and millions more are on the way to freedom in the British tradition of a slow but steady and peaceful evolution towards self-government. At a time when the colonial empire of Great Britain is in the midst of an epochal transition, this is another evidence of the British over-all goal of helping subject peoples to be integrated into the co-operative framework of free society. Soon the British will be undertaking important negotiations with the peoples of neighbouring Nigeria for the adoption of a new constitution preparatory to full independence. Nyasaland 58. Nurtured in the democratic processes and ideals and endowed with bountiful natural resources but, above aIl, blessed with the indominatable will of its people, Ghana can face the challenge of the future with confidence, for the people of Ghana have more than demonstrated their capacity and fitness to govern themselves. Implicit in their application for admission to the United Nations is the determination of the people of Ghana to contribute their share in the maintenance of international peace and security and in the promotion of universal respect for observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms. 59. My delegation hopes that the Security Council will act soon on the applications of other countries equally deserving of admission to the United Nations. 1refer to the Republic of Korea, which was born under the aegis of the United Nations and whose application has been pending for a long time. The current session of the General Assembly has strongly recommended that the applications of the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Viet-Nam [resolution 1017 (Xl)] be considered anew by the Council. My delegation feels that this should be done without delay. 60. It is my pleasant dutY to announce my Government's view that Ghana fulfils aIl the Charter requirements for membership in the United Nations and that the Philippines will support any draft resolution by which the Security Council might recommend to the General Assembly the admission of Ghana to the United Nations; we shall therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution sponsored by Australia and the United Kingdom. It is my delegation's sincere hope that the vote in this Council on the proposaI before us will be unanimous.

The 6th of March 1957 will be a memorable day not only in the history of Ghana but also in that of the whole African continent. ~eoples in Asia and the Middle East attach special Importance to aIl steps taken towards the liberation of the African peoples, irrespective of their race, creed or colour. That day has, above aIl, marked the rebirth of an ancient African country and the redemption by the people of that country of their lost freedom and liberty. It has further marked the end of the colonial regime which bound the Gold Coast and Togoland to the United Kingdom, as weIl as their rise to a sovereign status. 62. Such an event has, in our opinion, a considerable bearing not only upon the present relationships between certain European Powers and the subjugated African 63. In this connexion, we wish to pay a special tribute to the noble work of the Trusteeship Council carried out in this field in collaboration with the Government of the United Kingdom as an administering POWfj, which goes to prove the far-reaching constructive effects of the system as envisaged by the Charter and implemented by nations that are firm believers in the spirit of democracy and the freedom of peoples. 64. 1 do not wish to go over the ground which has been covered by the representative of the United Kingdom regarding the rapid economic, social and political evolution achieved by Ghana. It gives us special pleasure to note constructive steps taken by the Government of the United Kingdom to assist the people of Ghana in their progress whieh makes them qualified for membership in the United Nations. 65. At this juncture, we feel great satisfaction that in this African case, as in a number of cases in Asia, the Government of the United Kingdom has been, sufficiently realistic in its recognition of the issues involved and of the course of development in Africa under the impact of colonial systems. In view of the rising active demand for basic politieal and national rights throughout Africa, we venture to express the hope that the example and wisdom of the United Kingdom will be followed in other parts of Africa, thus enabling Africans to secure fully and peacefully their national rights and to enjoy them within a democratic framework. Such a policy by the colonial Powers would demonstrate in fact the spirit of co-operation between European and African nations. 66. My Government views with deep satisfaction the last phase in the process leading to the recognition of the sovereignty and independence of the people of Ghana, and will be extremely happy to welcome the new dominion to this world Organization. My delegation will therefore vote in L70ur of the draft resolution submitted by Australia and th~ United Kingdom conceming the admission of Ghana to the United Nations.

The Swedish delegation warmly welcomes the application of the new State of Ghana for admission to the United Nations. We have no doubt that Ghana is weIl qualified for membership and is able to fulfil the obligations of the Charter. 69. tations au l'indépendance, possible munauté 69. Finally, I wish to extend the heartiest congratulations of the Swedish delegation to the Government and people of Ghana upon their achievement of national independence, and to express the wish that we shaU soon be able to welcome them into the family of nations. 70. La le Royaume-Uni, d'admettre Etat 70. Mr. ANGEL (Colombia) [translated Irom Spanish]: The Colombian delegation warmly welcomes the draft resolution submitted by Australia and the United Kingdom, recommending to the General Assembly the admission of the new state of Ghana ta the United Nations. 71. To a country like mine, which has consistently supported the principle of the universality of the United Nations, nothing is more gratifying than the interest which aState like Ghana shows by apply in for admission to the United Nations as soon as it attains statehood. 71. nôtre, de l'Organisation des Nations Unies, qu'un Nations nisation 72. We wish the new State aU prosperity, and will have pleasure in voting for the draft resolution. 72. nouvel de

I should like to say a few words as the representative of the UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS. 73. moi l'UNION SOVIÉTIQUES. 74. First of aIl, the Soviet delegation would like to congratulate the people of the new African State of Ghana on their attainment of national independence. The creation of the State of Ghana represents a further step forward in the African peoples' stubborn struggle for national freedom. It is gratifying to note that this is the fourth African State we have welcomed into the United Nations during the past two years. 74. tout Ghana La veau les Il est nisation 75. The success of the movement of the African peoples towards freedom is a serious blow to the imperialist system of colonialism and meets with the warm approval of aU freedom-loving peoples in the world. It is an encouraging example to the other peoples of Asia and Africa who are still struggling for their national freedom and independence. 75. nale système bation Ils peuples pendance 76. The people of the State of Ghana will encounter many complex problems in consolidating their national independence and developing all the aspects of their country's .economy. The interest and assistance of the United Nations could be of great help to them in these 76. tâches son indépendance harmonieux l'aide 77. The Soviet delegation has read the telegram, from the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, requesting the admission of the State of Ghana to membership in the United Nations, and also the declaration of the Government of Ghana accepting the obligations contained in the United Nations Charter. We consider that the State of Ghana has satisfied the relevant provisions of the Charter and is entitled to place among the Members of the Organization. 78. Accordingly, we shaH vote for the draft resolution recommending that the General Assembly should admit Ghana as a Member of the United Nations. 79. As other members of the Council have touched upon the question of the admission to the United Nations of other States, I should like to take this opportunity of recalling that the Security Council has, for a very long time now, been seized of an application requesting the admission of the Mongolian People's Republic to the United Nations. This State fully meets the requirements of the United Nations Charter regarding new Members and rightly expects the Security Council to take a positive decision in the very near future about its admission to membership in the Organization. 80. Speaking as the PRESIDENT, I now put to the vote the draft resolution submitted by Australia and the United Kingdom [8/3800]. A vote was taken by a show of hands. ln favour: Australia, China, Colombia, Cuba, France, Iraq, Philippines, Sweden, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.

The United States is glad that another nation with a parliamentary government and democratic procedures has been recommended for membership in the United Nations by the Security Counci1. We hope that the General Assembly will promptly admit Ghana. 82. There are two other weH-wualified applicants on which the General Assembly has again expressed itself during the current session [resolution 1017 (XI)]. These are the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Viet-Nam. The General Assembly noted that they had been excluded from the United Nations only because of the Soviet veto. It asked the Security COl.lncil to reconsider their applications in the light of the Assembly's approval of their qualifications. The United States intends to request a meeting of the Security 84. Mr. GEORGES-PICOT (France) ]lranslated trom French]: The French delegation is gratified that the Security Council has unanimously recommended to the General Assembly that the new State of Ghana should be admitted to the United Nations. 85. We hope that in accordance with the recent decision of the General Assembly the Council will, as soon as possible, reconsider the applications of two other countries, the Republic of Viet-Nam and the Republic of Korea.

This meeting was called at the request of my Australian colleague and myself to consider the application of Ghana, and 1 am deeply gratified by the unanimous recommendation in support of the application of this new member of the Commonwealth. 87. This welcome fact, of course, changes in no way the support which my delegation has given and will continue to give to those other deserving candidates, the Republic of Korea and Viet-Nam. 88. Mr. BLANCO (Cuba) [iranslated trom Spanish]: My delegation is gratified that the draft resolution submitted by Australia and the United Kingdom has been adopted unanimously. 89. With regard to the applications of the Republic of Korea and Viet-Nam, on which my delegation has spoken at earlier meetings of the Security Council, 1 should like to say that we are prepared to consider them at any time. We feel that in view of the General Assembly's most recent resolution [resolution 1017 (Xl)] there is no reason why the Security Council should postpone reconsideration of the applications. Accordingly, my delegation is ready to discuss and examine the applications of the Republic of Korea and· Viet-Nam whenever the President convenes the Council. 90. Mr. ANGEL (Colombia) [translated trom Spanish]: Colombià is in complete agreement with the views

1 would just like to express the satisfaction of the Australian delegation that the resolution recommending the admission of Ghana was passed unanimously by the Council. 92. Reference has heen made to the outstanding applications of the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Viet-Nam. The Australian delegation was one of the sponsors of the General Assembly resolution como mending this matter again to the Security Council. 1 look forward to having an early opportunity of dealing with this matter in the Council and of supporting those applications. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m. Orderl and inquiries Irom countries where sales agents have not yet been appoint.rI mar b••ent ta: Sale, anrI Circulation S,ction, Unifed Nations, New Yorle, U.S.A.; or Sales Section, United Nation. Oflice, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Swifzerlanc1. Printed in France Priee: SU.S. 0.15 ; 1/0 (or equivalent in