UN General Assembly
1953

39. The role of these nations which pursue an independent policy — these so-called “neutral” nations — is known to this General Assembly. On many occasions these nations have contributed, individually and collectively, towards mediating or finding solutions when the gulf between the great Powers seemed at its widest. 40. An obvious example is Korea. The very basis of the agreement ending the fighting in Korea rests largely on the availability of “neutral” nations, acceptable to both sides, to perform valuable and important services. In fact, it was a great “neutral” nation of Asia, supported by the overwhelming majority of this General Assembly, which, through sincere effort, made perhaps the decisive contribution in eliminating the last remaining obstacle to the conclusion of an armistice agreement in Korea which may lead to the unification, independence, peace and prosperity of its people.