54. Though independence has been achieved peace- fully,, it has not come about without work and plan- ning and sometimes personal sacrifices on the part of many people. Prime Minister Pindling can take per- sonal pleasure from the part he has played over many years in the political evolution of his country and the achievement of its independence. 5.5. Let me conclude by repeating that on behalf of my delegation and of the Australian Government, I have been happy to support the recommendation that the Commonwealth of the Bahamas be admitted to membership of the United Nations and I wish it well for the future. We look forward with confidence to seeing it take its seat in the forthcoming session of the General Assembly. 56. The PRESIDENT: I thank the representative of Australia for his words of welcome ,to me. 57. Mr. JANKOWITSCH (Austria): Mr. President, first of all it is my agreeable duty to offer you the congratulations of my delegation on your assumption of the presidency for the current month. We wish to express to you on this occasion the full co-operation of my delegation in the performance of your difficult tasks. 58. It is an equally pleasant duty for me to offer to the President for the month of June, Ambassador. Malik, the sincere thanks of my delegation for his experienced and skilful handling of the work of our Council during that month. S9. The Council meets today with an important item OII its agenda and a happy purpose-to recommend a newly independent nation for membership in the United Nations. It is gratifying to know that one of the first acts of sovereignty of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas was to apply for membership in the United Nations. That act is re- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made during a meeting of the United Nations Council, likely discussing the admission of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas to the organization. The speaker is expressing congratulations and welcoming the new nation, and the discussion revolves around the country's independence and its application for UN membership. This suggests that the text is related to international relations, diplomacy, and global governance, rather than a specific economic or social issue.

**Category**
International relations