UN General Assembly
1959

15. In bringing about the improved international climate, the exchange, on high and highest level, of personal visits between the representatives of the great Powers of East and West has undoubtedly been a major factor both as a cause and effect. In a few hours there will, in this country, be renewed talks between the chief executives of the world’s two most important Powers, and these talks are planned to be resumed in the Soviet Union in the near future. These exchanges of personal visits may mean the opening of a new era in international relations. We must realize, however, that the tasks confronting us are great and difficult. There are still many hurdles on the road before we reach the peaceful co-operation envisaged in the Charter.