UN General Assembly
1965

124. A close study of the world scene strengthens my belief that non-alignment is the correct policy for developing countries. We wish to concentrate our efforts on the eradication of ignorance, disease and poverty. We are ready to co-operate fully with any friendly country in our struggle to raise the standard of living of our people. However, we would reject without hesitation any co-operation if it is conditional upon the acceptance by us of ideologies not of our own choosing. 125. There are other factors that are proving to be obstacles in the way of our rapid economic development. Last year, in my statement to the General