On behalf of all the members of the Committee, I wish you all success, Sir, as our Chairman. The CHAIRMAN: On behalf of the officers of the Committee, as well as on my own behalf, I thank the representative of Brazil for his kind words to the Vice-Chairman, the rapporteur and me. I also thank him for the co-operation he has pledged to extend to the officers and the Committee in their work in the days ahead. I now call on the representative of Cuba, Ambassador Oscar Oramas Oliva. Mr. ORAMAS OLIVA (Cuba) (interpretation from Spanish): I cordially congratulate you, Sir, on your election as Chairman of the First Committee. We are convinced that your qualities as an experienced diplomat guarantee the success of our difficult and complex work. On behalf of my country, I wish to thank all members for having elected Ambassador Carlos Lechuga Hevia Vice-Chairman of this important Committee. We regard his election as an expression of confidence in our country and its tireless, JP/emv A/C.l/40/PV.2 13 (Mr. Oramas Oliva, Cuba) steadfast efforts to contribute to peace, and we accept it in that spirit. Ambassador Lechuga will work with devotion to secure a successful outcome of the Committee's work, at a time when the world is living in a state of tension, caused by the arms race and the attempts to militarize outer space. I wish also to take this opportunity to extend my congratulations to the Rapporteur. We again thank all members of the Committee and assure them that Ambassador Lechuga will work tirelessly for the cause of disarmament and peace. Let me also assure you, Mr. Chairman, that he will support you fully and unconditionally in your important work. The CHAIRMAN: I thank Ambassador Oramas Oliva for the kind words he 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a meeting transcript of a United Nations committee, specifically the First Committee, which focuses on disarmament and international security. The language used is diplomatic and formal, and the topics discussed are related to international relations, disarmament, and peacekeeping. The mention of the arms race and militarization of outer space suggests a focus on security and disarmament.

**Category**
Disarmament, International Security