UN General Assembly
1963

68. This session has begun its work in a favourable atmosphere of international "détente". The conclusion of the Treaty banning nuclear weapon tests opens the way to further International agreements aimed at avoiding the mass destruction of mankind and ending the arms race, thus allowing great and small Powers to devote to the welfare of humanity the funds now used for armaments. 69. It is with great satisfaction and keen interest that we have listened to the speeches made from this rostrum by the representatives of the three sponsors of the Moscow Treaty. They have indeed swept aside the clouds that have hitherto obscured the atmosphere of international relations, they have renewed the hopes of mankind and have opened up a road which, we trust, will lead to an era of peace and security throughout the world. We hope also that an agreement on general and complete disarmament will follow this important first step and will encourage peaceful co-operation among all nations.