UN General Assembly
1971

104. It is not without regret, however, that I raise these grave matters, mindful that henceforth we must deal with them in a climate overshadowed by the decision of our devoted Secretary-General to leave us. I hope that U Thant will find in my tribute the fervent echo of the gratitude of Madagascar, and I must say I have been instructed by the President of the Republic, Mr. Philibert Tsiranana, to urge him to remain at his post for the better functioning of our Organization-an Organization which he has so well served and in the interests of a fruitful search for peace for troubled mankind.