grant complete independence to the Bahamas on 10 July of this year. 86. On 10 July, the date of independence, the Gov- ernment of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas an- nounced its adherence to all the international com- mitments which the United Kingdom had previously undertaken on its behalf. Simultaneously the Govern- ment of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas an- nounced its support for the principles of the United Nations Charter and applied for membership in the United Nations. My delegation has been pleased to support the application of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for membership in the United Nations and concurred whole-heartedly in the recommendation of this Council’s Committee on the Admission of New Members, and we welcome the unanimous decision taken today by the Council to recommend the ad- mission of the Bahamas. 87. My delegation is confident that the Common- wealth of the Bahamas will play a valuable and constructive role as a Member of the United Nations. The United States looks forward to welcoming the Bahamian delegation to the twenty-eighth session of the Genera1 Assembly this fall and to working closely with the Bahamas at subsequent sessions. 88. The PRESIDENT: I thank the representative of the United States for his good wishes and assurances of co-operation. 89. Mr. SEN (India): The formal action we have taken this morning should invite a few comments from the delegation of India. However, before making them, Mr. President, I should like to offer you our congratulations on your assuming the presidency of the Council. I do not ‘think that this is the appro- 8 priate opportunity to speak about your qualificaticaa or indeed about Indo-British relations. The latter are so intimate, so detailed and so long-standing that only the historians can discuss them adequately. * a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of the United States to the United Nations, congratulating the Bahamas on its independence and welcoming it as a new member of the UN. The content focuses on international relations, politics, and diplomacy, rather than specific issues related to economic development, natural resources, or other categories.

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