UN General Assembly
1962

51. I feel that on this occasion I must express my Profound appreciation for the agreement which has been concluded between Indonesia and the Netherlands on New Guinea, and I seize this opportunity to congratulate U Thant, the Acting Secretary-General, for his efforts in bringing this agreement to a successful end. It was through his tact and wisdom that he was able to remove the dissension that had existed between two Member States of the United Nations. U Thant accomplished this on the basis of the recognition of the right of self-determination and national sovereignty.