02121957 Text of the Speech made by Mr. T.F. Tsiang (China) in the Security Council Meeting No. 808 held on 2 December 1957

Text of the Speech made by Mr. T.F. Tsiang (China) in the Security Council Meeting No. 808 held on 2 December 1957

The resolution which the Security Council has adopted today is, in my opinion, a moderate and constructive approach to the problem. It is certainly a step in the right direction. My delegation hopes that it will lead to a solution of the problem.

The final word in this whole problem does not belong to any member of the Security Council, or to the Council as a whole, or to the representatives of India or Pakistan who are sitting at this table. The final word as to the future of the State of Jammu and Kashmir belongs to the people of Kashmir. When that final word is given to the world through a free and fair plebiscite, the problem will be solved. Until that final word is given, I am afraid that the problem will remain with us. I hope that Mr. Graham's efforts will bring closer that day when the people of Kashmir will be enabled to tell the whole world what their own choice is.