delegation on assuming the presidency of the Council aad to assure you of our full and loyal co-operation. As I had the privilege of working with you on the Council’s mission to Zambia, I not only am gratified to see you in the Ch&, but also am convinced that the Council will profit greatly from your experience, competence and wisdom. 80. Zet me also address a word of thanks to the outgoing President, my friend Mr. Perez de Cuellar, for the admirable way in which he acquitted himself of his duties as President of this Council in the month of April, leading us safely out of many a delicate and difficult situation. 81. Turning to the second special report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 2.53 (1968), concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia, which is now before the Council, it is not only a matter of courtesy but one of profound conviction to express, on behalf of my delegation, gratitude and praise to the Chairman of the Committee, Mrs. Jeanne Martin Cisse-she is not with us this afternoon but her delegation will certainly convey our thanks to her-for the way she led the Committee, which is best reflected perhaps in her brillant introduction of the report that she gave us last Monday [I 712th meeting], an introduction in which we find combined both her political engagement in the question as representative of Guinea, a country which has led the fi&t for African independence for many years, and also her never-ceasing efforts to achieve the impartiality for which she has been known ever since she presided over this Council as its first woman President. 82. The question facing the Council today is one on ~hhh the Council, even though this may not always appear from debates, stands basically united. The comprehensive man- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech, discussing international relations and the work of the United Nations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the speaker is addressing the Council and expressing gratitude to various individuals. The topic of Southern Rhodesia suggests a political or international relations focus, rather than a specific economic or social issue.

**Category**
International relations