UN General Assembly
1980

4. In fact, the conditions are present for the worst to happen: but there are other rather more favourable conditions for the victory of mankind, as, for example, his determination to work for a world of peace, justice and progress. 5. You, Sir, are one of those men on whom the United Nations can count as it forges ahead. That is why the Congolese delegation welcomes your unanimous election to the presidency of the thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly. Indeed, we are convinced that you will use your exceptional qualities of man of action, your intelligence and your long experience in international life in the sacred cause of peace, understanding and cooperation among the different parts of our world. 6. The People's Republic of the Congo welcomes your election, especially as it enjoys with your country, the Federal Republic of Germany, excellent relations of cooperation which were, moreover, recently strengthened and consolidated by the latest visit to the Congo of your Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs.