UN General Assembly
1968

186. I should like to pay a tribute to Mr. Corneliu Manescu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Romania, for his performance as President of the General Assembly during the twenty-second session on. When we elected him to that important office we knew that he would perform his duties with wisdom and prudence. I am grateful to him for having allowed me, in my capacity of Vice-President, to preside over the Assembly on two occasions. 187. We extend a welcome to the honourable delegation of Swaziland on its country’s admission to the United Nations. Swaziland is joining us in our work at a time when the world needs the edifying understanding of all those of us working in this amphictyonic forum for peace. 188. In conveying our greetings to U Thant, our Secretary-General, I should like to reiterate my Government’s high esteem for the devotion with which he is carrying out his delicate mission. Our appreciation also goes to his highly efficient associates.