UN General Assembly
1961

shield of the small nations, the peaceful forum for embattling great Powers, and the conscience of mankind, The new African nations must take great stakes in the continued strength of the United Nations. 86. On our agenda are important problems relating to Africa. Tragedy came to the United Nations last week in Dag Hammarskjold's last attempt to solve the problems of independence and integration of the Congolese people. The Danish Government has noted with satisfaction the reconvening of the Congolese Parliament and the establishment of a central Government backed by wide segments of the Congolese people. May the endeavours of our late Secretary-General to foster a united Congo under a central Government be continued and crowned with success.