UN General Assembly
1972

Mr. President, I should like, on behalf of the Australian delegation, to add my congratulations upon your election as President of this General Assembly session. Our two countries are far apart geographically, but our peoples have had some common experiences which have given them, I believe, a respect and understanding of each other. With the exchange this year of diplomatic representatives, the relations between our two countries are entering a period of constructive and fruitful development. In your high office, to which you come with distinction and obvious talent, you may be assured of the full co-operation of the Australian delegation. 121. I wish also to express my warm appreciation of the contribution made by the President of the twenty-sixth session of the General Assembly, Mr. Adam Malik of Indonesia, who brought to the office of President great charm and distinction, as well as wise counsel. Australia and Indonesia are close neighbors and we take special pleasure in recalling Mr. Malik's presidency.