UN General Assembly
1959

122. At this session, Venezuela will support any practicable, workable proposals designed to facilitate the economic development of the under-developed countries. With the exception of political problems, which tend to be of a serious character, none of the problems confronting the United Nations is more important or far-reaching than that of economic development. If carried on intensively, it will bring the fruits of civilization and culture to the masses, and will eliminate the social evils which find fertile soil in misery and insecurity. It will give real meaning to many of the human rights enshrined in the Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in Paris eleven years ago, because these rights will be effectively enjoyed and observed.