UN General Assembly
1972

Mr. President, I am glad to have the opportunity today of extending to you, on behalf of the South African delegation, my congratulations on your election to the high office of President of the General Assembly. At the same time, I should like to pay a tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Malik of Indonesia, who so successfully guided our deliberations during the twenty- sixth session of the Assembly. 2. May I also pay my respects to our new Secretary-General and wish him every success in the discharge of his heavy responsibilities?