UN General Assembly
1953

146. In their desire to ensure their independence and security and thus to contribute to the common efforts of the nations for the maintenance and safeguarding of peace, Greece, Turkey and Yugoslavia have, in accordance with the Charter, concluded a Treaty of friendship and co-operation. I wish to associate myself whole-hearted with the words spoken here on that subject by the representative of Greece [439th meeting], I should like to recall particularly his statement that the agreement remained open to any countries in that area who would be prepared to co-operate on a basis of equality, and that it had already helped to restore normal relations between those three countries and some of their neighbours. We are convinced that that agreement will lead to a development of friendly collaboration among the three countries which may serve as an example to other countries concerned in the maintenance of peace. We think that regional agreements of this type are a necessity today and are the best method of securing peace.