UN General Assembly
1965

94. The action of the British Government is one of repression and my delegation strongly deplores such measures, and feels that they will never provide the proper ground for a peaceful solution of such a dangerous and complicated problem. The United Kingdom has promised Aden, and the Aden Protectorates, independence in 1968, but independence should be preceded by actions that would give the emerging country a solid basis, founded on national unity, constitutional Government and a well-organized administration. The United Kingdom is no newcomer in the field of decolonization. We here invite it to continue its liberal policy of decolonization, which has resulted in bringing to this forum many new Member States. We appeal to it to abandon measures which may delay independence, but can never prevent it.