UN General Assembly
1979

103. That non-aligned movement is now strengthened by the admission of new States, such as Nicaragua, a revolutionary country to which I should like to pay a tribute for having freed itself from a Fascist regime that was an agent of imperialism. That movement has been strengthened also by the admission of Grenada, another progressive revolutionary force. It has been strengthened by the revolution in Iran that resulted in the deposition of the Shah and Iran's admission to the movement after having eliminated the last stronghold of colonialism in the region. It has been strengthened by the admission of Pakistan, now that that country is—and God willing, will long remain—not a party to any military pacts, which were used in the past against its peoples in that region of Asia. 104. Finally, I should like to express my appreciation and gratitude to all, hoping that this session will help us meet the aspirations of our peoples and achieve their hopes for justice, freedom and prosperity.