20011948 Speech made by Mr. Hsia, Representative of China in the Security Council Meeting on Draft Resolution held on 20th January 1948

20011948 Speech made by Mr. Hsia, Representative of China in the Security Council Meeting on Draft Resolution held on 20th January 1948

I wish to express the great satisfaction of my delegation that the representatives of India and Pakistan have so speedily and amicably agreed to a formula with a view to the settlement of their present difficulties under the able and energetic leadership of our President.

Concerning the draft resolution submitted by the President, the Chinese delegation wishes to say that any agreement voluntarily and whole-heartedly entered into by India and Pakistan will have the sincere support and blessing of my delegation.

We are aware of the complexity of the problem and also of the time, patience and goodwill that will be required. The present draft resolution is a first step—a very important first step—and a very good augury for the ultimate solution of all the difficulties that now exist between India and Pakistan.

(SCOR, 3rd Year, Mtg. no. 230* pp. 138-139)