45. Message of the Secretary-General, 1986 U Thant Peace Award Ceremony

The promotion of mutual human respect across religious, ideological, political and economic boundaries is at the very root of the United Nations and imbued the life’s work of my distinguished predecessor, U Thant. As we remember him therefore we should also bear in mind that the ideals of tolerance and mutual accommodation, which he espoused so dearly, retain to-day all their power and relevance. They should inspire all our endeavours.

My good wishes to you all.

—- Javier Pérez de Cuéllar