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n sounding the same alarm in the Assembly, year after year, as well as in the Security Council and before the appropriate regional organizations. Mr. Waldheim's words are a definition of the framework of the Lebanese question. They compel us, first and foremost, to declare in utter frankness that the ceasef

ers and thus has stressed the need for negotiations within a small framework. 125. But it also is the task of this Organization, as Secretary-General Waldheim stated in the introduction to his annual report on the work of the Organization, now more than ever before, to stimulate public concern over the arms

in the African continent where, in some areas, colonial oppression at its worst is still being practised. The eradication of colonialism — to use Mr. Waldheim's words again — is "painfully slow" [ibid., p. 4]. 252. In the Territories under Portuguese domination, the obstinacy of the colonial Power has creat

l steer the session very successfully. Zambia assures him of its total support during his tenure of office. Let me, at this point, pay tribute to Mr. Kurt Waldheim, the fourth Secretary-General of the United Nations, and later President of Austria, who died on 14 June 2007. To us, he was a great diplomat who mad

hould also remember those who were at the helm of the Secretariat beside Mr. Hammarskjöld — Mr. Trygve Lie, the first Secretary-General, U Thant, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, Mr. Jávier Perez de Cuéllar and the current Secretary- General, Mr. Boutros Boutros- Ghali — who have all played a significant role in strengthening

ntries of the world, as well as from Iranian terrorist plots, Iranian audacities and Iranian rejection of dialogue. Perhaps former Secretary- General Waldheim' s notes on his visit to Tehran provide the best proof of what we have stated and of the way the Iranians have conducted their talks even with the re

an important part of their lives - and have even given up their lives - in the service of the United Nations: Trygve Lie, Dag Hammarskjold, U Thant, Kurt Waldheim and Javier Perez de Cuellar, who, in the post of Secretary-General, have helped to establish the role of the Organization as an essential and irrepla

nybody else to articulate the concerns and aspirations of the developing world. It is also fitting at this stage warmly to thank his predecessor, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who steered the Organization through many a difficult time over the past 10 years. The success of the United Nations during those 10 years is clearl

es aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the Organization in the service of the international community. I also wish to thank his predecessor, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for the praiseworthy and sincere efforts that he made throughout his term of office as Secretary General. 2. The deteriorating political conditions

nd died in that cause. The third was U Thant, a blunt, straightforward and outspoken individual, .a man of proven negotiating ability; the fourth was Kurt Waldheim, a professional and careful diplomat. We salute them all. The present Secretary- General joins this line of succession in the face of many problems a

e wish him good luck and all success. 168. Furthermore, I must not let this opportunity pass without expressing to the former Secretary- General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, our thanks and appre¬ciation for his constructive and dedicated efforts to help establish world security and stability during his term of office. We

for it in the Charter. 320. We must pay homage, finally, to that great statesman of tolerance, integrity and devotion, the former Secretary-General, Kurt Waldheim. His con¬tribution to the progress of mankind will forever be stamped upon the minds of all those who fight for peace, justice and human decency. He

activate the political role which it is within the competence of the Secretary- General to fulfil. At the same time it is our duty to transmit to Mr. Kurt Waldheim our appreciation for the com¬mendable work he did during the 10 years he held the post in promoting the United Nations as an absolutely essential ins

Lastly, my country wishes to express its appreciation to the former Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for his devotion to the cause of the United Nations during his term of office. Although States with different social and political systems may exper

al peace and ensure the triumph of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. I wish also to congratulate his predecessor, Mr. Waldheim, on his action and efforts at a time characterized by tension and danger. 112. It is traditional in this Hall at the beginning of each session of the

dent of the thirty-sixth session, for the masterful and tenacious manner in which he assumed his heavy responsibilities. 3. Our thanks go also to Mr. Waldheim, who for 10 years as Secretary-General saw to the proper functioning of the Organization. His tireless dedication and the matchless skill with which

The Organization is fortunate to have as its Secretary-General Mr. Kurt Waldheim, especially during the past year. His sensitive and skilfullF handling of world problems, as well as his dedicated efforts in administering the Organ

ar for the skill with which he conducted the thirty-fifth session. We also wish to thank the Secretariat and its distinguished and diligent head, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for the assistance they have rendered to the Organization during the past year. 3. We welcome the two new States of Vanuatu and Belize on their join

This is an excellent opportunity for me to convey to my friend, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, and his able colleagues the tribute they well deserve for their tireless dedication to the cause of the United Nations. We have spoken with this rem

has been able to make positive progress in many aspects of its work in the past decade despite repeated assaults on its principles is a credit to Mr. Waldheim's quiet but incisive leadership and the dedication of his staff. 263. During this session this community of nations has had the very pleasant task of

should like on this occasion to pay a tribute to the tremendous commitment to the general welfare and future of mankind of the Secretary-General. Mr. Waldheim continues to display an amazing amount of energy and dedication in his job. I know that we in Africa have always found him sympathetic, knowledgeable

Mr. Waldheim worked with dedication, and his work is commendable. The results, however, have been trivial compared to the efforts exerted. Despite this situation

he Grenadines on their attainment of independence and welcomes their accession to membership of the United Nations. 161. I should like to commend Mr. Kurt Waldheim, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for his efforts and perseverance in consolidating the opportunities for peace and stability in the worl

tion for his efficient and able guidance of the thirty-fourth session and the special sessions held this year 85. I wish also to pay a tribute to Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who, in the discharge of his responsibilities, continues to display tireless efforts to further the aims and purposes of our Organization. 86. It is

on at the recent resumption of the international talks at Nicosia. May I take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for his untiring efforts to revive the intercommunal negotiating process on a common basis. As we have already stated on numerous occasions, my Gove

of two special sessions and one emergency special session of the General Assembly. 57. I should especially like sincerely to thank Secretary General Kurt Waldheim and his colleagues for their great efforts in the service of peace, stability and understanding in Southeast Asia. 58. My delegation welcomes Saint V

We are assured that they will lend new impetus and dynamism to the Organization. 76. We also wish to express our satisfaction and our support to Mr. Kurt Waldheim, whose high sense of responsibility, competence, integrity and clear-sightedness make that eminent statesman one of the personages who have won the e

As I come to the end of my statement, I wish to pay solemn tribute to the daily action of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who has placed his rare intellectual and moral qualities at the exalting service of this historic task of justice, freedom and progress of peoples,

ently concluded eleventh special session is appreciated. 5. I should also like to pay a tribute on behalf of my country to the Secretary General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who in a difficult year of great turmoil, has maintained an almost unprecedented and sustained initiative in the art of peaceful negotiation and pre

truly admirable in its strict impartiality and efficiency. 32. At the same time, I should like to pay a sincere tribute to the Secretary General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who has been undertaking extremely difficult tasks at a time of great international turmoil. I earnestly hope that he will continue with renewed vig

new weapons of mass destruction. 34. Permit me to mention in this regard a poignant truth uttered by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Kurt Waldheim. In his address at the seventeenth ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity [OAU], on 1

ssor. Ambassador Salim Ahmed Salim, in guiding the work of several sessions of the Assembly. 225. The dedicated efforts of the Secretary-general. Mr. Kurt Waldheim, to strengthen the role of our Organization in preserving peace and promoting cooperation in the world deserve our full recognition. 226. At the last

n the most commendable manner which was a source of pride to Africa. 252. I wish also to pay a similar tribute to our esteemed Secretary General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for his tireless efforts for the furtherance of the objectives of the United Nations. In his report on the work of the Organization, the Secretary G

I should like to thank Mr. Kurt Waldheim, on behalf of my Government and the people of Zimbabwe, for so ably outlining our reconstruction problems in search of financial and material assista

is country, the United Republic of Tanzania, but also to Africa as a whole. 141. We would also express our appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, whose tireless work for peace and justice earns him our greatest respect. 142. We welcome to this great family of the United Nations Saint Vincent a

f the contact group, worked in close and harmonious cooperation with the President of the Assembly, Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim, the Secretary General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, the Chairman of the Group of 77, Mr. Brajesh C. Mishra of India, the Director General for Development and International Economic Cooperation, Mr.

lently in all respects, for Ambassador Salim always exceeded our expectations. 3. We include in our expressions of thanks the Secretary- General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who once again put forth his best efforts in the performance of his difficult tasks, especially that of promoting international peace and security.

ful conduct of the deliberations of the last few sessions of the General Assembly. 114. We should like to pay a tribute to the Secretary General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for his tireless efforts to make the United Nations more efficient in maintaining peace and security. 115. Permit me at the very beginning of my sta

in guiding its work. 51. As always, we follow with appreciation the tireless and dedicated activity of the Secretary General of the Organization, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, and the efforts he makes with a view to solving complex international problems. 52. We are pleased to be able to welcome in our midst today the newl

isfaction of everyone. 8. We are loath to conclude these words of tribute without expressing our esteem and admiration for the Secretary General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, whose tireless efforts exerted to secure the triumph in the world of the ideals of our Charter deserve all our encouragement. 9. As the highlight of

esident, please accept my congratulations on your election to your office, which is both a high and responsible one. I wish you and Secretary General Kurt Waldheim success in your functions and I assure you of the assistance of the German Democratic Republic in all endeavours to strengthen international peace an

on and efficiency with which your predecessor. Mr. Salim Alimed Salim performed his responsibilities as President. 93. We wish also to compliment Mr. Kurt Waldheim, the Secretary-General, for his relentless efforts in carrying forward the objectives of the United Nations and for the courage, patience and skill t

h session of the General Assembly to a very positive conclusion. 3. I should also like to voice my delegation's esteem for the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who has shown clear-sightedness and understanding in his constant and tireless search for a constructive and peaceful solution to world problems. We

y, dedication and dynamism the arduous task of con-ducting the debates of this General Assembly. 129. May I likewise extend my congratulations to Mr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of this Organization, for his exhaustive, objective and lucid presentation of the report on the activities of the United Nations d

ns with impartiality, skill and admirable effectiveness. 4. I must emphasize with what admiration and respect we in Tunisia follow the efforts of Mr. Kurt Waldheim, the Secretary-General, in the service of the Organization and the principles of the Charter. I had occasion in Tunisia to confer with him on the maj

I wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge with profound appreciation and gratitude the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, to augment the effectiveness of the United Nations system in preserving peace, stability and justice throughout the world. Those achievements have e

9. Nobody can overlook the appalling abuse in the imposition of the death penalty in many parts of the world. In his annual report, Secretary General Kurt Waldheim condemned the summary execution of individuals without regard for due process of law. 150. Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Polit

Kurt Waldheim, for his tireless dedication to the objectives of the United Nations. 173. The Ivory Coast is pleased with the progress achieved since the last sessi

cerely wish him continued success. 291. I also recognize with gratitude and profound appreciation the dedicated efforts of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, and my delegation wishes to compliment him on his devotion and on the exemplary manner in which he discharges the responsibilities of his high offic

d, particularly in the region to which my country belongs. 82. We should also like to extend our most sincere gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for his tireless efforts for world peace and to ensure that the United Nations fulfils its heavy responsibilities. 83. The delegation of Democratic