UN General Assembly
1963

144. What has been achieved in the Congo is in no small measure due to the dedication and to the vision of the Secretary-General. U Thant was given the helm of the United Nations Operation in the Congo at a critical stage. Yet he was able to steer it to a successful conclusion. 145. Iran is happy to have a part to play in this undertaking. Aside from our financial contributions, we responded readily to the call of the United Nations Command by putting at its disposal military units and personnel for the purpose of carrying out the tasks of unification.