missiles intheComorosisathreattoourpeoples. Thepresence ofAmerican missiles inEuropeisathreattoEuropeandtheMediterranean. Thesecurity of theMediterranean andofEuropeisclosely linkedandindivisible. ..colonial domination. Ambassador dePiniesonhiswell-deserved election asPresident ofthefortieth noteworthy services.(Mr.Treiki, Libyan ArabJamahiriya)A/40/PV.20 42BG/II Thepresent session oftheGeneral Assembly, whichcoincides withthefortiethTherightofpeoples inSouthAmerica toself-determination andtochoose moreimportant thanthoseofMoslems orChristians. Weareallpartofheaven-sent ~.VELAYATI (Islamic Republic ofIran)(spokeinPersian; English texthegemony. Wemustmakeajustpeace,notpeaceintheinterest ofmajorPowersand Iavailmyselfofthisopportunity tooffertheheartfelt condolences oftheMycountry includes itselfamongthesmallnations. Westandshoulder toendtohotbeds oftension. Wemustputanendtocolonial domination andtheirownpolicies mustberecognized andsupported. Thetimehascometoputan shoulder toachieve theobjectives oftheunitedNations assetoutinits peoplearenomoreimportant thanthoseofblackpeople; theri9~tsofJewsareno religions. WemustallrejectZionism. worldsituation and,bearing inmindthehighidealsofpastandpresentpeopleandGovernment oftheIslamic Republic ofIrantotheGovernment andpeoplefurnished bythedelegation): Iwishtooffermycongratulations to session oftheunitedNations General Assembly andtothankhispredecessor forhisCharter. Weworktoachieve humanrights an~muststressthattherightsofwhite ofMexicoinconnection withtheverytragicearthquakes inthatcountry and express thehopethatinternational co-operation, however inadequate, mayhelp relieve thesuffering oftheMexican people. anniversary ofthefounding oftheUnitedNations,provides uswithawelcome opportunity totakeamoreserious andresponsible lookatthepresent unpleasantBG/ll A/40/PV.20 43 (Mr.Velayati, Islamic Republic ofIran) generations, makeanearnestefforttofillthegapbetweentheiridealsandour practice through constructive suggestions forthestrengthening ofthis Organization sothatitcanmovefasterinthedirection ofourcommonhumanideals. Inthecourseofthefourdecades ofthelifeofthisworldOrganization sincere, exhaustive andpersistent attempts havebeenmadeatstructuring a comprehensive international ordertosafeguard worldpeaceandsecurity, todevelop friendly international relations onthebasisofequality, towincollective co-operation fortheresolution ofinte~national problems andtoclosetheimmense technical andeconomic gapthatexistsbetween therichandpoorcountries. The endresultsofalltheseworthyefforts aremanifested inthepresent formofthe UnitedNations, which,despiteitsshortcomings, possesses enormous potential and offersgreatpossibilities tomankind. Weareallawareofandagreeontherelatively constructive roleofthe UnitedNations anditsimportance incertain complicated situations intheworld today. Therefore, insteadofutilizing thisuniquebutbriefopportunity to restate thosecommonbeliefs andpraisethefruitful efforts oftheunitedNations inthepolitical, economic, cultural andsocialfields, weshouldmakeanattempt toidentify itsweaknesses andfindappropriate waystoremovethem,inorderto strengthen thisinternational Organization. AsstatedinthereportoftheSecretary-General ontheworkofthe Organization, "TheUnitedNations cannot-andwasnotintended to-solveallthe problems oftheinternational community, butitisthebestplacetoavoidthe worstandtostriv~forimprovement." (A/40/l, p.3)&GIll A/40tpV.20 44-45 (Mr.Velayati, Islamiq Republic ofIran) However, theexperience oftwoworldwarswhichthreatened theexistence of humanity inlessthantwodecades andarational analysis ofthecausesofthe failureoftheLeagueofNations toprevent theoutbreak ofthesecondofthemshow thattheworldcommunity hasnotyetsucceeded intheeffective andideal employment ofthegreatpotential ofthisvastOrganization forthejustsettlement ofinternational disputes andtheprevention ofaggressive behaviour - a regrettable factthatdoesnotleavemuchroomforsimple-minded complacency.JVM/12 A/40/PV.20 46 (Kr.Velayati,Islam.!:£ Republic ofIran) Inouropinionitisnotagreatachievement forman,asGod'ssupreme creature onearth,totakeprideinhavingoccasionally healedhisself-inflicted woundsinsuchanexpensive,well-equipped worldclinic. Therecognition ofthisreality mustserveasthebasisforconstructive criticism tofurther thefulfilment ofourobligations towardsthisOrganization. Thefirstpriority inthisapproach istoassessthevaluesgoverning thisworld Organization, because theyaretheonlycriteria forjUdging thesuccess orfailure oftheUnitedNations' performance inthepast. Thereisnodoubtthatthelifeofeveryorganization orconstitution is dependent uponitsvaluesystemanditgoeswithout sayingthatforthisvery reasontheprinciples, bases,procedures andinevitably thedecisions and performance ofeveryorganization, andinthisparticular casetheUnitedNations, arenotexemptfromvaluejudgements. Butthequestion is:howandbywhomarethesevaluejudgements made?The
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a high-ranking official, likely the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, addressing the United Nations General Assembly. The speech touches on various topics, including international relations, colonialism, human rights, and the role of the United Nations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-determination, rejects Zionism, and calls for a more just and equitable world order.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations, Culture