UN General Assembly
1982

the United Nations to be an instrument for the preservation of peace, stability and security in these troubled times, one of the first acts of independent statehood made by the Government of Belize on Independence Day, 21 September 1981, was to apply for membership of the United Nations. 205. The delegation of Belize is pleased to be able to congratulate you, Sir, on your unanimous election to the high office of President of the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. You represent a country, Hungary, that has been steadfast in its support of Belize's right to exist as an independent nation on its own territory-for which Belizeans will always be grateful. We also pay a tribute to Mr. Kittani of Iraq for his mastery as President of the thirty-sixth session. He presided when Belize was first admitted to the Organization and we hold Mm in high esteem. The delegation of Belize also taxes this opportunity to congratulate our brother Latin American. Javier Perez de Cuellar, on his appointment as Secretary-General. His clear-minded and level-headed approach to the