UN General Assembly
1965

142. I also wish to pay my tribute to our Secretary- General, U Thant, for his devotion and dedication to duty and his persistent endeavour to preserve the prestige and integrity of the United Nations in times of crisis. His recent efforts in the cause of peace between India and Pakistan, both of which are our close friends and neighbours, were indeed most remarkable. Once again, the world has witnessed the unique service which the Secretary-General has rendered in bringing about a cease-fire in the Indo-Pakistan conflict. In this connexion, may I quote the message personally addressed to the Secretary-General by His Majesty King Mahendra: