UN General Assembly
1974

19. Belgium takes a stand on the problems with which we are faced after consulting with its European partners, for we can no longer dissociate our national identity from the European identity. In this context 1 would recall the Cyprus crisis, the Middle East conflict and the problems of decolonization. 20. The European position on Cyprus is well known. It is based on the territorial independence and integrity of the Republic. Two urgent problems, however, require our vigilant attention: the serious situation of the refugees, and the financing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus. 21. My Government will continue, and is considering a substantial increase in, its payments for the maintenance of the. Force, to which I am pleased to pay a tribute for the services it has rendered in difficult circumstances. I also wish to pay a tribute to the memory of those who have given their lives so that peace may reign in that part of the world.