UN General Assembly
1974

I should like first of all, Mr. President, to offer you, on behalf of my delegation, our warmest congratulations on your election to the important post of President of the twenty-ninth session of the General Assembly. That choice is o^ particular significance to my delegation: first, because you represent Algeria, a country with which Niger has for many centuries enjoyed relationships of friendship and cooperation and, secondly, because your personal qualities and complete understanding of international problems are a sure guarantee that this Assembly's work will be fruitful. 211. I also wish to associate my country and my delegation with the well-deserved congratulations ad-dressed to Mr. Leopoldo Benites, the representative of Ecuador, who presided over the work of the twenty- eighth session with remarkable skill and courtesy.