UN General Assembly
1960

46. The Ethiopian delegation, which was one of the sponsors of the resolution [1474 (ES-IV)] unanimously adopted by the Assembly on 20 September 1960, considers that this resolution laid the foundations of a programme which could lead to a settlement of the problem. It says, inter alia; "The General Assembly, "Considering that, with a view to preserving the unity, territorial integrity and political independence of the Congo, to protecting and advancing the welfare of its people, and to safeguarding international peace, it is essential for the United Nations to continue to assist the Central Government of the Congo, "Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take vigorous action in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid resolutions and to assist the Central Government of the Congo in the restoration and maintenance of law and order throughout the territory of the Republic of the Congo and to safeguard its unity, territorial integrity and political independence in the interests of international peace and security," We still hope, therefore, that this basic programme of work and this reaffirmation of the principle of national territorial integrity will bring peace back to the Congo, and that the brave Congolese people, united around a stable and independent Central Government, will then be able freely to follow the path of progress.