UN General Assembly
1951

55. On 10 November a declaration was issued by the Governments of the United Kingdom, the United States, France and Turkey setting out the principles which guide them in the formation of the Command, and making it clear that they would welcome the adherence of Middle East States which are willing to join in the co-operative defence of the area. The South African Government was fully consulted in advance about that declaration and, as one of the participants in the Middle East Command, would wish to make it clear that the South African Government agrees with the terms of that declaration and gives it its full support.