UN General Assembly
1962

120. However, this difference of outlook does not prevent us from participating fully in the task of assisting the various peoples, and we most fervently welcome the United Nations Development Decade, which may lay the foundations for satisfying the legitimate aspirations of a large part of mankind, unable to supply even its most elementary needs. 121. Despite what I have said, the great Powers do have a duty to heed the just demands of other countries for a uniform political and economic development of international life. The Spanish delegation would not therefore oppose conferences or meetings which might facilitate understanding economic and trade matters if they can be kept free of political considerations hostile to our fundamental beliefs.