বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বাদশ খণ্ড)/৪৭
| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
|---|---|---|
| প্রেসিডেণ্ট টিটোর ভারত সফর শেষে প্রকাশিত ভারত-যুগোশ্লাভ যুক্ত ইস্তেহার | ভারত সরকারের পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় | ২০ অক্টোবর, ১৯৭১ |
Indo-Yugoslav Joint Communiqué at the conclusion of the visit of President Tito
to India.
October 20, 1971
At the invitation of the President of India, Shri V.V. Giri, the President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Marshal Josip Broz Tito accompanied by Madame Broz paid a friendly State visit to India from October 16 to 20, 1971. The visit provided an occasion for the manifestation of traditional Indian-Yugoslav friendship, and a powerful and fresh incentive for continued close relations and common dedication to the ideals of peace, freedom, independence and international co-operation based on equality of rights.
The president of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the President of India and the Prime Minister of India, held talks on important current international issues and on bilateral relations.
Participating in the talks on the Yugoslav side were:
Mr. Rato Dugonjic, Member of the Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia;
Mr. Ilija Rajacic, Chairman of the Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, and Member of the Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia;
Mr. Anton Vratusa, Member of the Federal Executive Council of the Socialist l'ederal Republic of Yugoslavia; Mr. Marko Vrhunec, Acting Chief of Cabinet of the President of the Republic;
Mr. Milos Melovski, Counselor for foreign Affairs in the Cabinet of the President of the Republic;
Mr. Eduard Kljun, Head of the Department for Asia in the Federal Secretarial for Foreign Affairs; and
Mr. Andjelko Blazevic, Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in New Delhi.
On the Indian side were:
Sardar Swaran Singh, Minister of External Affair;
Dr. Karan Singh, Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism;
Shri Surendra Pal Singh, Deputy Minister of External Affairs;
Shri T. N. Kaul, Foreign Secretary; Shri S. K. Banerji, Secretary (East); Shri P. N. Menon, Secretary (West); Shri H. Lal, Secretary, Minister of Foreign Trade; Shri R. Jaipal, Ambassador of India to Yugoslavia; Shri K. P. Menon, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs; Shri R.D. Sathe, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs; Shri A. P. Venkateswaran, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs.
Both sides discussed the changing configuration of the international situation and agreed to intensify and co-ordinate their efforts further in the international area in the interest of world peace and the struggle for freedom, national liberation and independence.
Identity or closeness of views on many important questions of interest to the two countries was manifested during the talks which were held in an atmosphere of sincere friendship and in a spirit of mutual confidence and understanding.
Both sides noted with satisfaction that co-operation between the two countries had been further strengthened and consolidated over the years. It was acknowledged that there exist great possibilities for the further expansion and intensification of mutual co-operation in all spheres on a long-term basis. To that end they agreed to continue the practice of regular bilateral consultations.
The two sides stressed the necessity for the appropriate economic authorities of the two countries to undertake, through the Joint Committee and other bodies all measures designed to promote the further successful development of economic cooperation, including joint projects in either country or in third countries and the sharing of scientific and technological expertise on a mutually advantageous basis.
The grave situation created as a result of the recent events in East Bengal was discussed. The Yugoslav side shared India’s deep concern over the serious social and political tensions engendered in India and the strains placed on India’s economy, by the presence in India of many millions of refugees, whose number is daily increasing by many thousands. Both sides agreed that the problem could only be solved by a political solution acceptable to the representatives who had been elected by the people. This would enable the normalization of the situation in East Bengal, put an end to the exodus, and enable the refugees to return to their homeland in safety and honor, irrespective of their race or religion.
Both sides called for urgent measures to achieve this objective in accordance with the wishes, inalienable rights and lawful interests of the people of East Bengal. It was agreed that any attempt to by-pass the so clearly expressed wishes of the people would further aggravate the problem.
Both sides agreed that any postponement of the solution of the problem, which is in itself a source of instability and tension, is likely to lead to a serious aggravation of the situation.
The Yugoslav side expressed its concern over the fate of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and manifold adverse consequences that the present treatment of this prominent public figure might have. President Tito expressed the conviction that a human approach to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman would be in the interest of the peaceful political solution and in the interest of peace and stability in the sub-continent, as he had laid down in his appeal to the President of Pakistan, Mr. Yahya Khan, on August 14, 1971. The Prime Minister of India reiterated that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the selected leader of East Bengal, should be released unconditionally as an essential pre-requisite to a peaceful solution.
The Prime Minister of India stated that the Government of India are determined that the refugees must go back to their homeland without delay and that urgent measures need to be taken to that end. The Yugoslav side agreed with this. Pending the speedy return of the refugees, both sides agreed that the care of these millions of refugees must be concern of the entire world community and effective and prompt international action needed to be undertaken to that end.
The two sides noted that in Europe, although still divided and burdened by the vestings of the last war, conditions have improved, creating an atmosphere for strengthening security and peace and for constructive co-operation among the European countries on a basis of equality.
It was felt during the talks that-in spite of certain positive trends and serious attempts to solve some major world problems by negotiation-the policy of force, aggression and interference in internal affairs continued in international relations, constituting a danger to the independence and security of countries and an obstacle to their independent development.
Both sides were firmly of the view that their policy of non-alignment was an important bond between them. Yugoslavia and India dedicated to the principles and objectives of non-alignment and considering that the present international situation calls for international activities by the non-aligned countries, agreed to take resolute steps for the implementation of the programme adopted by the Conference in Lusaka.
Both sides considered the disquieting international monetary crisis and economic situation. They noted that no progress had been achieved in reducing the gap between the developed and the developing countries and in removing the discriminatory measures negatively affecting the developing countries.
They reaffirmed that the developing countries, which are most affected by the present world economic crisis, should take more energetic steps collectively to improve the situation.
Both sides agreed that the concrete programmes for development, co-operation and integration amongst developing countries at inter-regional, regional and sub-regional levels for accelerating economic growth agreed to at the Lusaka Conference of nonaligned States should be implemented for more rapid development of the developing countries. In this contest, they stressed the importance of the Conference of Asian Foreign Trade Ministers of Bangkok and the Ministerial Conference of the Group of 77 which will be held in Lima later this month. They agreed that the developing countries should ensure a consensus of opinion at Lmasio that a common platform is formulated for U.N.C.T.A.D. III and the UN Development Strategy for the Second Development Decade is successfully implemented.
Both sides stressed the need for urgent measures for the purpose of promoting agreement on general and complete disarmament, including-in particular-nuclear disarmament, under strict and effective international control.
The two sides discussed the activities and the role of the United Nations, and underlined the need for scrupulous respect for and observance of the provisions of the Charter by all Member-States of the United Nations. They agreed to the necessity for ensuring universality of its membership. They welcomed the admission of Bhutan, Bahrain and Qatar to the U.N. They attached particular importance to the immediate restoration of the legitimate rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations. They also considered that the divided and other countries outside the U.N. should be enabled to take part in the activities of the U.N. and its Agencies.
Both sides declared their support for national liberation movements and the struggle against colonial domination and demanded the complete elimination of the vesting of colonialism in accordance with the U.N. Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. They condemned racist policies and practices as a gross violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The two sides expressed their concern over the continuation of the war and foreign intervention in Indo-China. Stress was laid on the indispensability of the rapid withdrawal of all foreign troops from Indo-China, in order to enable the peoples of that region to live in peace and security and to decide freely their future destiny without any interference from outside. In this connection, they noted that the sevenpoint proposal of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam constituted an important basis for a peaceful political solution of the question of Vietnam. They expressed the hope that a peaceful solution of the Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia questions would be found within the broad framework of the Geneva Agreements.
The two sides expressed their serious concern over the tense situation in West Asia and the absence of concrete results in solving the crisis. They agreed that any further postponement of a peaceful solution in conformity with the Security Council Resolution of 22nd November, 1967, would pose a grave danger to international peace and security. They reaffirmed the need for urgent measure to achieve a lasting, stable and just peace on the basis of implementation or the abovementioned Resolution, including the withdrawal of Israel from Arab territories and respect for the legitimate rights of the people of Palestine.
The President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia invited the President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri V.V. Giri, and the Prime Minister, Madame Indira Gandhi, to visit Yugoslavia. The invitations were accepted with great pleasure.