UN General Assembly
1978

﻿99. Mr. President, it gives me pleasure to hail your unanimous election to the presidency of the thirty-third session of our Assembly. Upper Volta particularly welcomes the fact that it is the representative of a friendly country, Colombia, who is guiding our work. You are the son of a continent whose destiny is akin to that of Africa. Therefore, we are both bound to fight in solidarity against under-development and for peace and justice. My delegation assures you of its full collaboration, especially as we place our trust in your personal qualities. 100. Allow me on behalf of the delegation of Upper Volta to congratulate your predecessor, Mr. Lazar Mojsov, for the outstanding way in which he guided the work of the regular and special sessions of the last year. 101. I would be remiss if I forgot all those whose daily efforts contribute to the smooth functioning of our Organization.