UN General Assembly
1969

of 4 March 1964 [resolution 186 (1964)]. 72. Now that the blue skies of the Eastern Mediterranean are darkened by so many threatening clouds, it is encouraging to note that, thanks in large measure to the efforts of the United Nations, at least one people in one corner of that region is turning to the work of peace and prosperity. 73. I should like to conclude my statement by reiterating Greece’s attachment to the policy of friendly relations with all members of the international community regardless of their political and social systems, a policy based on respect for sovereignty, independence, and non-intervention in the internal affairs of others. 74. In the view of my Government peaceful coexistence, although an important step towards relief of tension, cannot be considered an end in itself. A truce in the cold war does not bring the world all the blessings of peace. The small countries cannot feel free from danger or turn peacefully to the search for a better life as long as our world is liable at any.moment to become once again a