UN General Assembly
1966

24. That is why all nations — great or small, close to or far away from this theatre of war, whatever their loyalties — must ask themselves here how they can make the second step easier, that is, how they can ensure firm negotiations more certain to succeed. Since our Organization can accomplish this, let us call for negotiation, let us make a solemn collective appeal, combining anguish and confidence, for an immediate opening of negotiations between the parties involved, and let us make it clear to all that negotiation does not mean surrender. It is not too early to discuss the terms for such negotiations. The first step, de-escalation, must lead the way to negotiation, which should be prepared at once.