sixth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. I am fully confident that your presidency of this session will effectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives that the international community is pursuing under the current international circumstances. I would like to take this opportunity to present my deep gratitude and appreciation to your predecessor, H.E. Mr Joseph Deiss, President of the sixty-fifth session of the General Assembly, who directed its work in such a wise and commendable manner. I also have the pleasure to renew my appreciation for the great efforts of H.E. the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, in administering 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 and challenges. Moreover, I would not miss this opportunity to convey to His Excellency the sincere congratulations of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz; and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on the occasion of his re-election as Secretary General - for a second term; which reflects the great confidence given to His Excellency by the international community in this important era. Meanwhile, the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pledges to continue to support His Excellency in his significant mission associated with the implementation of the provisions and principles of the United Nation Charter; the achievement of security, peace, respect of the provisions of international law; and renouncing violence and extremism throughout the world. --MORE
