UN General Assembly
1992

and delicate task. My delegation would also like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to the new Member States, whose presence among us further enhances the universality of our Organization. It was with deep regret and sorrow that we learned of the crash of a Nigerian military aircraft and of a Pakistan International Airlines aircraft, with such loss of life. Preliminary information indicates that among the 163 officers reported dead in the crash of the Nigerian military aircraft were officers from other West African States, including Ghana. We share in the grief at such a tragic loss. Our condolences go to the bereaved families of these gallant men, who died in the course of service to our subregion. We also wish to convey through you. Sir, to the people and Government of Pakistan our heartfelt condolences on their tragic bereavement. Once again we, the representatives of the Governments and peoples of the United Nations, have assembled here to combine our efforts for the promotion