UN General Assembly
1969

The years that have passed since that Conference have only served to prove the need for a system of collective security in Asia that would help the peoples of Asian countries to solve their most vital problem, the problem of peace and security. All the States in that region, irrespective of differences in their social systems, must study and work for the creation of such a system, which would be in the interests of each. 152. The Soviet Union, an Asian as well as a European State, is ready to take part in consultations and exchanges of views on all questions connected with the proposal for creating a collective security system in Asia, so that a situation of lasting peace and good-neighbourliness may be established in that region. 153. The Soviet Government proposes that the General Assembly should pronounce in favour of creating regional security systems, and thereby enhance the effectiveness of the steps which are already being taken, or which may be taken. 154. The system of United Nations organs includes one on