UN General Assembly
1964

182. I should like to extend a hearty welcome and greetings to Africa's thirty-fourth and thirty-fifth independent States, Malawi and Zambia, which were admitted to full membership a few days ago. Both were born as a triumph against a federation created without the consent of the majority of their people, and built on alien minority rule. We hope that before long Southern Rhodesia, the last remaining portion of that federation, will soon enjoy the blessings of freedom under majority rule, thus representing an important victory in the African freedom struggle. 183. We are happy that Malawi and Zambia have now joined their sister African States to give additional support to this international body in its efforts to assist- in the total liberation of Africa and to strive for peace. We also greet and welcome into the Organization the new State of Malta, which has a gallant history.