Examples of using Decolonization could in English and their translations into Russian
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The goal of decolonization could not be achieved in the same way in all cases.
In 1998, New Caledonians had accepted the challenge of showing that decolonization could proceed democratically and peacefully.
However, the goals of decolonization could not be fully met as long as people were still living in Non-Self-Governing Territories.
The representative of Indonesia noted the Committee's view that no one model of decolonization could be applied to all cases.
Decolonization could take many forms; territories might become independent, unite, or merge with another State.
Pakistan firmly believed that the goal of decolonization could be achieved, perhaps by the end of the century.
Decolonization could be successfully achieved only through the participation in that process of the inhabitants of the Territory, the administering Power and the United Nations.
His delegation believed that the Special Committee on decolonization could make significant progress when it had the full cooperation of the administering Powers.
Mr. Bossano(Leader of the Opposition, Parliament of Gibraltar) said that he opposed the futile consensus decision, which Spain took as an endorsement of its position,and maintained that decolonization could only mean Gibraltar becoming Spanish.
Under United Nations doctrine, decolonization could not be achieved by the application of the principle of territorial integrity.
It was also a doctrine of the General Assembly that in the case of Gibraltar anda few other Non-Self-Governing Territories, decolonization could occur only after the sovereignty issues were resolved.
With their cooperation, the Special Committee on decolonization could move swiftly towards the formal adoption of programmes of work for the 16 remaining Non-Self-Governing Territories.
Mr. Caruana(Chief Minister of Gibraltar) said that under the Charter and doctrine of the United Nations,as well as established principles of international law, decolonization could be brought about only through the application of the principle of self-determination.
He expressed the hope that the forthcoming seminar on decolonization could be held in New Caledonia and that a special representative of the Secretary-General could come to establish the status of the Kanak people.
Mr. Desmoures(Argentina) recalled that, in accordance with the plan of action for the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism,seminars on decolonization could be held only in the Pacific and Caribbean regions and at United Nations Headquarters.
Surely the ability of Member States to effect real decolonization could not be limited to annual expressions of support for principles and the adoption of repetitive resolutions without regard for their implementation.
Mr. Desmoures(Argentina) recalled that, in accordance with theplan of action for the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, seminars on decolonization could be held only in the Pacific and Caribbean regions and at United Nations Headquarters.
Those issues were at the heart of colonialism,thus meaningful decolonization could only be realized if the issues were seriously heeded and practical steps taken to address them as an integral part of the decolonization process.
Ms. Paula Refolo(Director, Strategic Communications Division), introducing the report of the Secretary-General(A/AC.109/2009/18 and Corr.1),said that the activities of the Department of Public Information pertaining to decolonization could be broadly characterized as coverage and outreach.
That experience had also shown how the case-by-case work programmes for decolonization could be a useful tool when there was the cooperation and good will of all parties involved.
In cases where a particular Non-Self-Governing Territory is clearly in favour of building upon the basis of its existing situation, the Special Committee might wish to consider steps that it could take, bearing in mind the Territory'sinterests in that regard; the United Nations goal of decolonization could thus be achieved in a relatively straightforward fashion.
However, where colonies had been established on the territory of other States, decolonization could only be achieved by re-establishing the territorial integrity of the States involved.
In light of that, he reminded the members that in keeping with conceptual framework for the United Nations, decolonization could not be brought about by implementing the principle of territorial integrity.
As a modern democracy,the Government of Spain must recognize that decolonization could only occur when Gibraltar achieved the highest level of self-government through the exercise of self-determination, which would result in its removal from the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories.
Despite General Assembly decisions on the first and the- current- second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, much remained to be done to ensure the implementation of that plan of action.The United Nations mandate on self-determination and decolonization could be carried out only through a concerted focus on implementing the important recommendations contained in the Organization's resolutions and decisions.
The Socialist International andregional organizations had seen that decolonization could be achieved in a matter satisfactory to all parties concerned and all of Latin America and the Caribbean would support Puerto Rico in its decision on how it wished to proceed, in accordance with international law.
The remarkable progress accomplished was the result of fruitful interaction between Tokelau, New Zealand and the United Nations, as well as between the former two alone,thus demonstrating that decolonization could only be successfully achieved through the combined determination of the people of the Territory concerned, the administering Power and the United Nations.
Mrs. des ILES(Trinidad and Tobago), speaking on behalf of the 13 Member States which were members of the Caribbean Community(CARICOM), said that the United Nations andthe Special Committee on decolonization could be justly proud of the significant role they had played in decolonization and in promoting political, economic, social and educational advancement in the Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories.
Experience has also shown how the case-by-case work programmes for decolonization can be a useful tool when we have the cooperation and good will of all parties involved.
Under the Organization's auspices, more than 80 million people have exercised their right to self-determination, and decolonization can truly be considered a United Nations success story.