UN General Assembly
1949

50. An equally important question on the agenda was the future of the former Italian colonies. The position of Egypt on that issue was well known. It had been made clear during the debates of the General Assembly and the work of the First Committee at the third session. 51. The Egyptian delegation remained firm in its determination to press for the unity and independence of Libya. The right of the Libyan people to unity and independence was incontestable. Their maturity for independence was generally recognized and their unity was based on strong ties of religion, race, culture, common history and economic interdependence, 52. The unity and the independence of Libya was the only solution based on equity. It was wholly consistent with the letter and spirit of the Charter and had the advantage of satisfying the hopes and answering the prayers of the country’s inhabitants. It gave assurance of lasting peace and security in that important area of the Mediterranean.