UN General Assembly
1982

It is, Sir, a pleasure to express to you on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Iraq and on my own behalf warmest congratulations on your election as President of the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. I am sure that you will conduct the proceedings of this session with all the wisdom and knowledge you are known for, and I wish you success in discharging the duties of your high post. May I also express our appreciation for the Great Spirit of co-operation which the General Assem¬bly showed Mr. Kittani, President of the thirty-sixth session. We are satisfied that he enjoyed the confidence and appreciation of this esteemed body, which made it possible for him to perform his functions most efficiently at the last session. I would also take this opportunity to express whole-hearted congratulations and best wishes for success to Mr. Perez de Cuellar on his election as Secretary-General. I am confident that he will be able to fulfill the functions of his distinguished post and to deal with momentous international events requiring him to exercise