UN General Assembly
1963

75. Madagascar's modest contribution may be measured by the constant concern of the Malagasy Government —in abiding by the rules of democracy, in respecting the fundamental liberties and rights of its citizens, and in promoting social and economic betterment— to act in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter and to base its opinions on the objective legal concepts which Will continue to be our guide, since we formally reject all emotional reactions, the latter being unsuitable as the basis for any coherent external or internal policy. 76. For the past five years —since 14 October 1958, when the Republic was proclaimed— peace has reigned in Madagascar and stability has been the rule in our politics and government. We owe this peace and stability —conditions that are much sought after in the difficult and troubled world in which we live— to the fact that we have observed in our internal relations the rules of democracy of which President Philibert Tsiranana is one of the most ardent supporters. Liberalism, moreover, is one of the cardinal characteristics of our people.