There being no other nominations, I take it that, in accordance with rule 103 of the rules of procedure and with established practice, the Committee wishes to dispense with the secret ballot and to declare Ambassador Adeito Nzengeya Bagbeni elected Vice-Chairman of the First Committee. Mr. Adeito Nzengeya Bagbeni (Zaire) was elected Vice-Chairman of the First Committee by acclamation. The CHAIRMAN: I wish to express to Ambassador Adeito Nzengeya Bagbeni, Vice-Chairman of the Committee, my warmest congratulations on the distinction that has been conferred upon him and to assure him of my full co-operation as we undertake to discharge the responsibilities incumbent upon us. NR/PLJ A/C.l/40/PV. 3 4-5 Mr. ADEITO NZENGEYA BAGBENI (Zaire) (interpretation from French): Mr. Chairman, as this is the first time I have taken the floor in the First Committee at this session, I wish to express to you, on behalf of my delegation and on my own behalf, my cordial congratulations on your unanimous election to preside over the Committee. Having in the past had a number of opportunities to co-operate with you both at and away from United Nations Headquarters, I have no doubt that, under your enlightened leadership and in view of your great wisdom and competence, the First Committee will make satisfactory progress in its work. I wish also to offer my sincere thanks to the Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany for his kind words concerning me and for having been so good as to nominate my delegation for the post of second Vice-Chairman of this Committee. To all delegations that have expressed their confidence in my country, through my modest person, I wish to state my gratitude. I wish also to assure them that I shall do my utmost to carry out the duties of second Vice-Chairman of this 
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