fourth session of the General Assembly, who directed its work in such a wise, objective and commendable manner. I also have pleasure in reaffirming my appreciation for the continued efforts of H.E. the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, in directing the work of this international Organization and promoting its message aimed at achieving peace and security in our contemporary world which is still suffering from numerous types of conflicts, challenges and crises. Mr. President, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is proud to have been among the signatories, at San Francisco, of the Charter under which the United Nations was established. My country believes in the importance of full universal commitment to the fundamental principles and noble purposes of the United Nations for which that Charter was drawn up, including the regulation of relations between States, the maintenance of international peace and security, respect for the principles of international law and international legitimacy, and rejection of all forms and manifestations of violence and extremism. These noble purposes and lofty goals are fully in keeping with the magnanimous Islamic Shari'a, since the eternal message of Islam is unificatory and non-divisive, just and equitable, egalitarian and non-discriminatory, and advocates cooperation among all the peoples of the world in order to further their welfare and happiness and safeguard their rights and dignity. --More
