UN General Assembly
2011

believe in the United Nations. The spirit of the United Nations must permeate all our endeavours. The peoples of the world await the advent of the true age of the United Nations. We must reassert our promise to deliver it. I would like to compliment the Secretary- General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, on his tireless efforts in bringing to bear the vast reservoir of goodwill, compassion and common humanity of Member States in successfully addressing a wide array of challenges. On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I wish to convey our grateful thanks to the Secretary-General and the international community for their support and solidarity, expressed so generously in the wake of the devastating floods last year. This year again, heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding. Millions have been affected, with about 5.4 million people rendered homeless. Human and economic losses, as well as the pressing requirements of relief and rehabilitation, obliged us to seek international assistance. We again thank the international community for its support and solidarity. The Pakistani people continue to consistently