UN General Assembly
1963

134. The unity of Africa is an objective the attainment of which will perhaps be preceded and prepared by regional groupings designed to provide solid foundations for it. For example, the countries of the Maghreb, which are united by ties that are as numerous as they are real, intend to harmonize, co-ordinate and even unify their capital equipment and industrialization plans. We realize that the unification of the Maghreb will undoubtedly give rise to great difficulties, but the will to succeed shown by the countries concerned is a guarantee of success. 135. Our action for African unity and for the constitution of the Maghreb is not in any way at variance with our traditional diplomacy, which seeks cooperation with all States, to whatever group they may belong.