UN General Assembly
1982

1. I should like at the outset, Sir, to convey to you the greetings and congratulations of the delegation of Peru on your well-deserved election to the presidency of the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. This is recognition of your personal qualities as well as a tribute to Hungary, a country which has participated so actively and so significantly in the work of the United Nations. 2. My delegation also wishes to express its appreciation and to convey its congratulations to Mr. Tsmat Kittani, who at a critical time for the international community demonstrated his exceptional abilities as an experienced and skilful diplomat. 3. You will understand, Sir, with what satisfaction we greet Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, the Secretary- General. Peru takes pride in his election and in the contribution that he is making t^ the cause of the international community. 4. Since it took office on 28 July 1980 the constitutional Government of Peru has shouldered the difficult task of putting into practice a spirit of democracy in which the effectiveness