UN General Assembly
1961

115. The Conference of Non-Aligned Nations in Belgrade, at which Cyprus was represented by its Head of State, Archbishop Makarios, was a historic event and an inspiring move forward towards the building up of a world moral power as the expression of the conscience of humanity. The impact of such moral power can be of immense importance in international affairs and it could be an underlying source of strength to the United Nations. We would wish to see it grow in stature and authority. The weight and extent of Its influence will rest on the degree of world confidence in its objectivity and its independence of approach to international problems. 116. The situation in Berlin is one directly connected with the present crisis. We do not propose to discuss it at any length at this stage for two valid reasons: First, negotiations though not actually in progress, are in prospect. Second, there is no relevant item on our agenda.