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Secretary-General U Thant left New york on 28 January, on an official trip to nine African Countries - Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Congo (Leopoldville). On 6 February, during his visit to Tunisia, the Secretary-General interrupted his tour in Africa and returned to New York.
Secretary-General U Thant is seen here as he arrived at El Aouina Airport in Tunis.

The General Assembly voted late today to authorize the United Nations to carry out the tasks entrusted to it in the Agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands concerning West New Guinea (West Irian).
Acting Secretary-General U Thant (left) conferring with Mr. Muharmmad Zafrulla Khan (Pakistan), President of the General Assembly.

The General Assembly this afternoon unanimously appointed Ambassador U Thant as Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office extending until 10 April 1963. The action of the Assembly was taken on a draft resolution sponsored by Ceylon, Liberia and the United Arab Republic. The result of the secret ballot was 103 in favour to none against, with no abstentions.
The installation ceremony took place on the dais of the Assembly Hall shortly after the result of the voting was announced. Representatives gave the appointee a standing ovation as he proceeded to the dais to take the oath of office. Here, U Thant (left) is seen just before he was sworn-in by General Assembly President Mongi Slim (right), of Tunisia. On the dais with them are the Vice-Presidents (13) of the Assembly, the Chairmen of the Assembly’s Seven Main Committees and the Presidents of the three Councils.

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Headline Secretary-General Pays Official Visits to Five Asian Countries

Caption Description At the invitation of the respective Governments, the Secretary-General, U Thant, paid official visits to Ceylon, India, Nepal, Afghanistan and Pakistan during April, where he held talks with the leaders of these Governments on matters of mutual interest. The Secretary-General had an audience with His Majesty King Mahendra at the Royal Palace which was followed by a reception given by the King, and attended by cabinet ministers, members of the diplomatic corps and United Nations officials. These guests also attended a banquet given by Shri Kirti Nidhi Bista, Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal, that evening in the State Hall at Singha Durbar.
Secretary-General U Thant addressing the gathering upon his arrival at Kathmandu airport in Nepal.

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Production Date 04/13/1967 12:31:25 AM

City/Location Kathmandu

Country Nepal

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File size 3.21 MB