Problems facing international community since Javier Perez de Cuellaryou became Secretary-General of superhuman proportions. You and colleagues in Secretariat could be forgiven for thinking insurmountable. Trial by fire.
Some argue UN's failure to resolve major disputes and enforce decisions necessitate fundamental review of Organisation's role. Some conclude it needs strengthening, others argue it should be discarded. We take a realistic view of its potential. Not disillusioned. Strongly believe ideals of Charter right. [end p1] Place to which we go when in trouble. Warm welcome. Problem not in the Charter or the structure of the Organisation, but in the conflicting policies of the members. Tony Parsons. UN best hope for improving present system of international relations and best framework for a more civilised World Order.
Believe this inspite of significant reservations. Commonwealth 45. European partners. Too much hot air and posturing. Too much group politics which distorts debate and reduces possibilities for practical progress. But anxious to co-operate in making best possible use. [end p2]
Your performance in first half year of Office first rate. Integrity and energy have brought organisation consideration credit. Future of UN could not be in better hands.
Thank you for visiting Britain so early in your tenure. As Permanent Member of Security Council particularly valuable to us. Every confidence that we can continue to work together, in frankness and trust, to achieve objectives we share.