134. Telegram From the Mission at the United Nations to the Department of State1
Delga 160. Verbatim text. Re membership. MacKay (Canada)2 handed attached draft resolution on membership to Wadsworth this a.m. He said that Canadian cabinet was giving approval to Pearson to take initiative on something along these lines:
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“The GA
Having noted the growing general sentiment in favour of the universality of the UN, membership in which is subject only to the provisions of the Charter,
[Page 316]Having considered the report (A/2973) of the Comite of Good Offices established by the GARes 718 (VIII) of 23 Oct 1953,
Taking into account the statements made by the permanent members of the SC in the present session on the question of new members,
Believing that a broader representation in the membership of the UN will enable the organization to play a more effective role in the current international situation,
- 1.
- Expresses appreciation of the work and efforts of the Comite of Good Offices;
- 2.
Requests the SC to consider, in the light of the general opinion in favour of universality and of the improved international atmosphere, the pending applications of the following states which so far have not gained admission to the UN:
(List group of 18, including Spain)
- 3.
- Requests further that the SC make its report on these applications to the GA during the present session.”