UN General Assembly
1960

103. This session is also highlighted by a feature of very great historical significance: the admission among us of seventeen new States — sixteen African States and Cyprus — all of which recently won their independence. On behalf of the people and the Government of the Union of Burma, I wholeheartedly welcome their admission and offer to them our very sincere congratulations on their newly won status. The emergence of these new States in Asia and Africa and their membership of the United Nations will certainly enhance the authority and effectiveness of this world Organization.