Comlilittee uhen I thank the representative of Arcentina for his cl.elegation 1 s important contri"uution to the uork of the Courlittee as Vice··Chairlilan of last year:s session. NR/jgg A/C.l/38/PV .2 11 (!he _ Chairman) There being no other nominations, I take it that the Committee in this case also 1-Tishes to dispense with the secret ballot and to declare Ur. Gheorghe Tinea elected Vice-Chairman o~ the First Committee by acclamation. Mr. Gheorghe Tinea (Romania). was elec"l?~C!..Y~~~=Ph~ir~~- ~!:' the First Committee by acclamation. congratulations on the distinction that has been con~erred on them and assure them of my confidence that ,.,e shall co--operate in a harmonious manner so that we can jointly discharge the responsibilities incumbent upon us. I 110\T co.ll U:Jun lfl.s'i:; yea.r · s Chair;:.lo.n~ .~uabassn.dor Gbeho of Gh<,.n.··. Hr. GD:CIIO (Ghana) : ~ :J.1en I harl the 1n~i vile~e, $i::' ~ of mn:i.no:t;i11c.; you for election to the chairmanship of this 6ommittee at our fL .. st Lleetins l oy choice of uordr:: and obvious enthusiasm betrayed the high regard in iThich I hold you. It is a. creat pl0asu:-,'e fo:c "12 ~ J?t"rson<'1l:l ~'.nli. o.lao for my delegation, to see you presiding over our deliberations. I l-rish to take this opportunity once again to congratulate you most warmly on achieving this distinction. I wish to express my sincere felicitations to Ambassador Elfaki of Sudan and~~. Tinea-of Romania on their election to the posts of Vice~Chairmen of the First Committee. I have no doubt that both you and the Committee "lrl.ll find Ur. Elfaki of Sudan and l~. Tinea of Romania admirable friends and supporters of the best traditions of the Committee~ given their ~risdom, diplomatic skill and experience in matters concerning disarmament and international security. It is a tradition in the First Committee that the outgoing Chairman says 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a transcript of a meeting or a ceremony, likely related to the United Nations or a similar international organization. The language and tone suggest a formal and diplomatic context, with the speaker congratulating the newly elected Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the First Committee. The topics mentioned, such as disarmament and international security, suggest that the Committee deals with global issues and international relations, rather than specific sectors like economy, industry, or education.

**Category**
International relations, Diplomacy