UN General Assembly
1958

31. After taking part in the Bandung Conference in the spring of 1955, subscribing to its principles and pledging Itself to carry out its resolutions in the belief that in so doing it was working towards the strengthening of the United Nations and the promotion of its Ideals and principles, the Libyan Government actively participated in the work of the Conference of Independent African States held early this year at Accra, the capital of the new Independent and sovereign State of Ghana. I wish to take this opportunity to salute the African peoples of that new independent State who have recovered their dignity after, long years of slavery, oppression and exploitation. The Accra Conference, which took place in an atmosphere of responsibility, seriousness and tolerance, provided a profitable opportunity for the independent States of Africa to discuss their common problems, establish the ties of friendship, good nelghbourliness and co-operation necessary for the fulfilment of the principles of the United Nations on the African continent, consider the problems of peace and security in Africa, and promote this principles of self-determination and respect for human dignity among the African peoples. In that spirit, the Libyan delegation will follow with particular interest the discussion on questions relating to the Non-Self-Governing Territories at the current session. It hopes that the General Assembly will resolve those questions in conformity with the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations.