UN General Assembly
1988

In the end the people of Suriname have prevailed, for, although they are small in number, their hope, determination, endurance and commitment are infinite. Allow me, Sir, to join all those who have spoken before me in offering you, on behalf of my Government and on icy own behalf, sincere congratulations on your election as President of the forty-third session of our General Assembly. We are particularly satisfied to see you in the Chair, as your election is a well-deserved tribute to you and to our sister nation, Argentina, with which we maintain excellent relations. My Government is well aware of your outstanding diplomatic skills and vast experience, and is therefore confident that under your able guidance the Assembly will deal successfully with the natters that cone before it. I also avail myself of this opportunity to congratulate your predecessor. Nr. Peter Florin of the German Democratic Republic, on the dedicated and efficient way in which he presided over the forty-second session of the General Assembly.