UN General Assembly
1988

In this context and although we remain alert to the positive direction the talks en South-West Africa are taking and the prospects of peace which they open up, the international community must be firm in pursuing its endeavours with a view to the implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) and to the elimination of the system of apartheid as a necessary step towards guaranteeing peace stability and democracy in that part of the African continent The election of Mr. Dante Caputo to the presidency of the General Assembly at this session which is taking place at such an important juncture is due recognition of his great abilities and competence in carrying out these delicate tasks.