UN General Assembly
1996

﻿Let me begin by conveying to the President my warmest congratulations on his election as President of this session of the General Assembly, which is 12 recognition, not just of his personal qualities, but also of the leading role Malaysia is called on to play in a part of the world that is characterized by the rapid pace of its economic development and where we are engaging in joint efforts as members of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Council. My country wishes to express its recognition of the spirit of rationality and moderation that has marked the way in which the President has discharged his duties in this period of restructuring as part of the complex task of maintaining peace as the essential prerequisite for ensuring a more just world free from discrimination of any kind and aberrant xenophobia. As this is the moment of truth for the United Nations, we wish to express our hope that the work he has done in guiding this Organization so far will continue so as to consolidate the restructuring process.