UN General Assembly
1980

39. That is why our delegation, which represents, as is well known, one of the poorest countries in the world because our resources are not exploited and because we are a victim of the present system, is much concerned both by our internal situation and by the very future of mankind. 40- By electing Mr, von Wechmar to the presidency of the thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly, the United Nations intended to pay a sterling tribute to his great country, the Federal Republic of Germany, with which my country, Chad, maintains excellent relations of friendship and co-operation. 41. It is a particular pleasure, therefore, for us to extend to him, on behalf of our delegation, our warmest possible congratulations, His distinguished diplomatic and statesmanlike qualities make it highly probable that he will with dynamism, tact and foresight conduct the proceedings of the present session of our Organization to full success, 42. The delegation of Chad will spare neither effort nor time contributing its own part to our deliberations.