UN General Assembly
1969

and effective régime for the exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed, the co-ordination and objectives of activities in outer space, the conservation of mankind’s environment and the control of pollution, They are concerns which transcend political boundaries, and the problems they present must occupy the attention of all men everywhere. 154. Finally, I believe that in beginning this twenty-fourth session we all recognize the critical importance of ensuring that the right decisions are taken by this Assembly about the objectives and strategy of the Second United Nations Development Decade. This can well settle the pattern and pace for sound economic progress throughout the world. One of the key lessons of the First Development Decade has been that sound economic development is a continuous complex and long-term process. In this the willing co-operation of ail developed and developing countries is essential. It is correspondingly important that the goals or targets set should be realistic. 155. The New Zealand Government has pledged itself to work towards the target of 1 per cent of gross national