corded in the telegram which the Prime Minister, Mr. Pindling, sent to the Secretary-General. 60. Austria, which has always-both in ,the League of Nations and in the United Nations--supported the principle of universality of international organizations, welcomes with deep satisfaction the new State which wants to join our Organization. In that wish my delegation sees a happy and fortunate sign for the political health of our Organization and the con- tinuing strong attraction it exercises on the nations of the world, old and new. 61. The evolution of the Bahamas towards inde- pendence proceeded speedily, peacefully and with the full participation of the administering Power. That gives us an opportunity to offer our congratulations fo the Government of the United Kingdom on its excellent contribution and loyal help in the events marking the birth of the new, free and sovereign nation. 62. The Government and people of Austria welcome most warmly this new State of the Americas. With the Council’s permission, I should like to read at this juncture the telegram of congratulations from the Federal President of Austria, Mr. Franz Jonas, ,to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the B&a- mas, Mr. Milo Butler, on the occasion of the celebra- tion of independence by the Bahamas on 10 July 1973. Federal President Jonas said: “On behalf of. the people of Austria and in my own name, I take great pleasure in extending to Your Excellency my warmest congratulations on the occasion of the declaration of independence of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. “I seize this opportunity to express my best wishes for Your Excellency’s personal well being, as well as for the peaceful and prosperous future of the people of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.” 63. The history of the Bahamas goes far back 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the government of Austria congratulating the Bahamas on its independence and welcoming it to the United Nations. The tone is formal and diplomatic, focusing on the historical significance of the event and the peaceful transition to independence. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the Bahamas' joining the United Nations.

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International relations, Culture