UN General Assembly
1972

86. Indeed, we have witnessed events which only a year I ago appeared far off and improbable. Exceptionally important agreements came into force within a brief period during the current year, summit meetings were held between the leaders of great Powers, and historic treaties were signed. Of course, these events cannot be regarded as s accidental or coincidental. We are deeply convinced and I should like to stress this-that what is involved is a natural development, the result of the growth of the forces of peace and their unyielding struggle for detente and the strengthening of peace and international security.