UN General Assembly
1986

The Malawi Government is most grateful for the assistance it has received and continues to receive from the United Nations. That assistance, together with the aid we have received from other multilateral and bilateral donors, has greatly contributed towards Malawi's development efforts. The Malawi Government is determined to eliminate the problems of hunger, disease, poverty and ignorance. I am pleased to be able to state that, with regard to hunger, Malawi has been able to achieve self-sufficiency in food. The people now grow not only sufficient food for domestic consumption but enough for strategic reserves and export. During the fortieth anniversary celebrations it was most encouraging to hear statement after statement by Heads of States and Governments, ministers and other representatives, reaffirming their faith in the United Nations. We believe that, whatever its shortcomings in certain aspects, the United Nations has been and continues to be a major force for the maintenance of international peace and security and for the promotion of development in all fields.