10111951  Text of the Speech made by Mr. Chauvel (France) in the Security Council Meeting No. 566 held on 10 November 1951

10111951  Text of the Speech made by Mr. Chauvel (France) in the Security Council Meeting No. 566 held on 10 November 1951

The French delegation will be happy to vote for the draft resolution before the Council. The importance of the question of Kashmir cannot be overestimated. Obviously very considerable interest is moved, but surely it is of overriding importance that the difficulties connected with that question should be solved.

The French Government has steadfastly supported past efforts for disposing of this heavey which not only places a strain on the relation between two countries that for many reasons to be drawn closely together but which, as a consequence, also impairs the political stability of a vast area of the world.

My Government congratulates the United Nations representative on the manner in which he has discharged his functions so far. It has most felicitously noted the spirit of moderation which the parties involved display and which is described in certain chapters of the report (these are the chapters referred to a short while ago by the representative of the United States). It regards as a good omen that Mr. Frank Graham himself should be suggesting the renewal of his mission. My Government makes a special point of encouraging Mr. Graham in his further efforts and is confident that both the governments concerned are sincerely anxious to facilitate his task.