UN General Assembly
1964

8. For us, non-alignment means a policy of unremitting defence of certain fundamental principles, involving, in particular, a constant struggle against any attempt by one country to subordinate another. By keeping clear of bloc politics and by refusing to become accomplices in imperialistic operations, those who adhere to the concept of non-alignment will help in attaining universal co-operation based on equality without any political and ideological strings. 9. In this sense, the policy of non-alignment, to which we remain firmly attached, is an important contribution to the establishment of genuine peaceful coexistence and a fruitful and lasting peace. Peaceful coexistence between countries having different political and social systems has become a necessity of our time. It is a prime necessity for the establishment of peace in the world.