delegation is convinced that under your leadership the commemorative meeting of the Security Council will pro- ceed smoothly, in an atmosphere of good understanding, to a successful conclusion. 104. I also wish to pay a sincere tribute to Sir John Thomson, for the capable, dignified and efficient manner in which he has performed the duties of President of the Council during the past three weeks. His personal and professional qualities have earned him and his country the deep respect and admiration of my delegation. 105. It is also a pleasure for me to convey my delega- tion’s profound appreciation to Mr. Oleg Troyanovsky, representative of the Soviet Union, who was the Council’s President in August. 106. It is with shock and sadness that I have learned of the tragic natural calamity which has beset Mexico in the past two weeks. On behalf of the Royal Thai Government, the Thai people and on my own behalf, I wish to convey through you, Mr. President, to the Mexican Government and people our profound condolences and sympathy. 107. The presence of 15 Ministers and representatives at this historic gathering is in itself indicative of the impor- tance we attach to the work of the Security Council and of the United Nations as a whole. It provides a solemn occa- sion for us to review, reflect on and reappraise the past, present and future of the Organization, particularly the role of this major organ of the United Nations, the Secu- rity Council. 108. We already have before us an excellent report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization. Here I should like to say how fortunate we are in having such a highly dedicated and capable Secretary-General. Although his origin is in the third world, he is a worldly man, with 
**Analysis**
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