UN General Assembly
1964

1. Mr. President, on behalf of the delegation of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic I wish to join in the congratulations which have already been addressed to you here on your unanimous election as President of this session of the General Assembly. 2. It is gratifying to observe that this election symbolizes, as it were, the recognition accorded to the greater role being played in contemporary world affairs by the independent States which have thrown off the fetters of colonial servitude, and in particular by the independent States of Africa. 3. Your election is at the same time a tribute to the Republic of Ghana, which is well known as a champion of peace and for which the Byelorussian people have the sincerest feelings of friendship.