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DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
FOR THE PRESS CANBERRA
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GOA
0 The Minister for External Affairs, Mr. Menzies, said
today that he regretted the use of force by the Indian Government
to pursue its claim to Goa, and other Portuguese territories
in India. Mr. M'enzies recognised that Indian public opinion
felt strongly about the dispute, which was of long standing.
However, it was the responsibility of nations to seek their
objectives through legal processes or by peaceful negotiations
in accordance with the United Nations Charter. Under the
Charter all members have expressly undertaken to refrain from
the threat or use of force in their international relations
except in self-defence, individual or collective.
Menzies, Robert
Period of Service: 19/12/1949 - 26/01/1966
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Release Date:
18/12/1961
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
419
Document:
00000419.pdf
1 Page(s)
Released by:
- Menzies, Sir Robert Gordon
FOR THE PRESS: DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS CANBERRA PR 125 DECEMBER 18TH. 1961 GOA
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