UN General Assembly
1965

into an area of peace and co-operation. Disregarding the fact that the Balkan States have different social and political systems, we have acted on the principle that all questions arising among them can and should be settled through negotiations, for we are deeply convinced that this is the only realistic course possible in the present age. This is proved by the fact that the efforts exerted to that end have resulted in a noticeable improvement in the political climate in this region, the conclusion of a series of agreements between our country and neighbouring States, and exchanges of friendly visits with several Balkan countries — results which have already been mentioned at this rostrum. 42. Faithful to its policy of peaceful coexistence and non-interference in the domestic affairs of other countries, the Bulgarian Government is seeking new ways and means of increasing co-operation with all countries of the world, for it is convinced that the stabilization of the situation in the Balkans can make a great contribution to the relaxation of tension and the safeguarding of peace.