UN General Assembly
1959

11. The Charter of the United Nations defends the right of peoples to self-determination, independence and freedom. General de Gaulle himself, in his recent statements, has been obliged to admit explicitly that the Algerians are entitled to self-determination. But that is not enough. A positive solution of the problem cannot be reached without knowing the opinion of the Algerians as represented by their Provisional Government. Since the Provisional Government of the Republic of Algeria is a principal party in the debate and the only qualified representative, negotiations must be carried on with it if the right of self-determination is to become a reality and if the principles and ideals of the United Nations are to emerge triumphant from the test. 12. We must hope that the day is not far off when indomitable Algeria, and those to whose heroism General de Gaulle has paid a public tribute, will enjoy the benefits of freedom and peace, and when their representatives will sit among us.