UN General Assembly
1971

142. At the present time total demilitarization and neutralization of the Mediterranean is unrealistic. But what is indeed an attainable objective is the stabilization of forces at their present level, with a view to their gradual and balanced reduction. For this purpose it is indispensable for the coastal States to concert iheir thoughts and deeds with a view to reaching decisions concerning the area. At the same time they should strive to increase regional co-operation in the economic, technological, social and cultural fields. 143. May the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs be allowed, on behalf of Spaniards everywhere for no problem in my country ha:, ever elicited such a deep-seated and unanimous response-to set forth before this General Assembly our concerns and hopes in the question of Gibraltar.