UN General Assembly
1968

70. The events of June 1967 tragically aggravated the problem of the Palestine refugees. I am sure I speak for all Member countries when I pay a tribute to the work of the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency and his staff. In extremely difficult conditions, the Agency, in conjunction with the host Governments, has carried out its responsibilities with perseverance, skill and compassion. In recognition of the vital need for UNRWA to continue its work, my Government during the current fiscal year maintained its voluntary pledge of cash and food aid value at $1.2 million and, in addition, contributed to the Agency the equivalent of $650,000 in special donations.