310.2/11–1054: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
Delga 213. Re membership. Following is text of resolution tabled by Argentina, Cuba, El Salvador and India on Nov. 10:
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“The General Assembly
Noting the growing general feeling in favour of the universality of the United Nations, membership in which is open to all peace-loving states which accept the obligations contained in the Charter and, in the judgment of the organization, are able and willing to carry out those obligations,
Having considered the report of the Committee of Good Offices established by Resolution 718 (VIII),
Noting that, notwithstanding the best endeavours of the Committee of Good Offices, the problem remains unresolved,
Further noting the views recorded by the Committee of Good Offices that possibilities of reaching an understanding remain and that “different views may eventually be harmonized within the spirit of the Charter”, [Page 1068]
- 1.
- Expresses appreciation of the work and the efforts of the Committee of Good Offices;
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- Decides to send back the pending applications to the Security Council, together with a full record of the discussions in the present session of the General Assembly, for further consideration and positive recommendations;
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- Suggests that the Security Council consider the desirability of invoking the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 28 of the Charter to help resolve the problem;
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- Requests the Committee of Good Offices to continue its efforts;
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- Requests the Security Council and the Committee of Good Offices to report to the General Assembly during the present session if possible and in any event during the Tenth Regular Session.” End Verbatim Text.
UK, France, Australia and New Zealand informally discussed joint resolution with US. Point raised was operative para 3. Crosthwaite (UK) said his Del had doubts re advisability this suggestion, since SC could itself always decide whether periodic meeting desirable and chances of its being helpful very remote. However, UK apparently willing vote in favor and he expressed hope US would not do more than abstain on para 3. He thought it desirable that there not be too much division among permanent members this matter and pointed out they would always be able vote down any suggestion for periodic SC meeting. Ordonneau (France) agreed.
Dept please instruct.