UN General Assembly
1975

their ambitions. We stand by the Secretary-General in his effort to preserve the independence and effectiveness of this Organization and we hope that the rote will be strengthened on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary. 69. Perhaps it is a fortunate coincidence that J am making my speech on the anniversary of the war of 6 October 1973, a war where the Arab soldiers in Sinai and the Golan Heights have written everlasting chapters of heroism in the struggle against the Zionist aggressors. While I salute the valiant soldiers stationed on the front, I and all of us long for the day when all the occupied territories will be liberated. 70. Today also marks a glorious Moslem religious occasion, Eid Alfitr, and may I take this opportunity to extend, from this rostrum, congratulations to the Moslem delegations taking part in this session and to the whole Moslem nation all over the world.