UN General Assembly
1992

We have come here to renew our faith and confidence in the world Organization. In a way, especially to us in Africa, the United Nations has assumed a unique position. This is the first time since the founding of the United Nations in 1945 that the Organization has a Secretary-General from Africa. The Tanzanian delegation congratulates Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali on his well-deserved election. The United Nations has assumed great significance because this change in the leadership of the United Nations has come at a time when the changes in the international system during the last few years have imposed upon all countries the need to reassess familiar attitudes and policies. I congratulate the President upon his taking office during this period of change. His wealth of experience, skill and commitment are not only a valuable asset to the forty-seventh session, but also speak volubly of the capabilities of his own country, Bulgaria, with which Tanzania enjoys excellent relations. I am confident that he will ably adorn the position, bringing to it prestige and impartiality. His predecessor.