UN General Assembly
1959

117. Mr. President, your tireless efforts in the service of the ideals embodied in the Charter ever since its foundation are well known to all. For the past two years, I too have had the occasion to admire your endeavours in the cause of peace and international understanding in various organs of the United Nations. For these reasons, I am particularly pleased that you were elected to this high office as I am confident that you will accomplish your important duties in a manner that will serve the best interests of the United Nations. 118. I also wish to pay tribute to the retiring President, Mr. Charles Malik of Lebanon. I wish to congratulate him for having conducted the work of the thirteenth session with wisdom and distinction and in a manner which has done honour to him and to his country.