UN General Assembly
1965

72. Consequently, it is our view that the principle of non-intervention assumes paramount importance in the present stage of international relations. Recent international events prove that it has become absolutely essential to affirm the principle of non-intervention and to assure absolute respect for it. Accordingly, the item proposed by the Soviet Union and included in the agenda of this session [see A/5977] offers, in our opinion, an opportunity for the General Assembly to undertake a timely and serious effort in this respect. We trust that all Member States will cooperate in this effort, with a view to reaching positive results which would ensure full respect for, and compliance with, the principle of non-intervention.