United Nations General Assembly Resolution 377 - Assembly Discussions On The "Joint Seven-Power Draft Resolution"

Assembly Discussions On The "Joint Seven-Power Draft Resolution"

Some of the key statements made during Assembly discussions on 377 A, whilst sitting in plenary, include:

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