UN General Assembly
1962

115. Another "cold war" problem, that of Berlin, is one requiring particular attention, since it is a permanent danger to world peace. Negotiations should be continued unceasingly and a solution sought which would be in accordance with the interests of the German people and with realities in the country. 116. We welcome the Agreement reached between the Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning West New Guinea (West Irian). This Agreement [see A/5170, annex] must be hailed as a victory for the spirit of negotiation and as a definite contribution to peace in South-East Asia. This also applies to the agreement reached on Laos, which will enable the people of that country to enter a period of peace and construction.