UN General Assembly
1968

144. Despite all the reasons for despondency in face of an international economic situation inimical to their development, the countries of the Third World continue to draw courage from their common lot and from their ability to help one another. Steps towards regional integration are becoming more common, and we are happy to see this trend advancing in Africa. Morocco’s own experience with its Maghreb neighbours is promising for us; as is also the increase in trade with the Republics of Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Niger and other kindred countries in Africa.