although tovarying degrees. Thisexhaustive statement, bymeansofwhichwewishtodemonstrate our committed andactiveparticipation intheworkofourOrganization ontheoccasion ofthisanniversary session ofitsGeneral Assembly, showsboththeextentandtheAMH/13 A/40/PV.15 52 (Mr.CaidEssebsi, Tunisia) complexity oftheproblems confronting theinternational community -indeed, the challenges thatitmusttakeup.However,italsoreferstoapproaches and policies thatcanbeadopted i~ordertoachieve genuine solutions thatarGlikely toreverse aninternational situation thatisgrim f~om ~anystandpoints andthat isdeteriorating sofastthatthepointofnoreturnmaybereached. Tunisiaisconvinced thatabetterinformed, moresensitized international community, onethatisawareoftheinterdependence ofitsmembers, willhaveboth thewillandtheability tomakethenecessary changes. Forthatpurpose,it assumes aprominent roleforourOrganization, whichremains aspecial forumfora frankandsincere dialogue directed toharmonizing pointsofviewandbringing abouttheunderstanding required inordertoimprove international relations. It isalsotheroleoftheUnitedNations take initiative~ andtocarrythemthrough bycreating favourable conditions fortheirimplementation. Inthatconnection, l~ewelcome theobservations andsuggestions madebythe Secretary-General inhisreportontheworkoftheOrganization. withregardtothemaintenance ofpeaceandsecurity, wejointhe Secretary-General insuggesting that: ••••adetermined andconscious effortbemadebymembers oftheSecurity Council, andespecially thepermanent members, tousetheirmembership tomake theCouncil moretheguardian ofpeace•••andlessthebattleground onwhich tofightoutpolitical andieological differences •••" WealsosharetheviewoftheSecretary-General that: "•••ithasbecomeincreasingly clearinrecentyearsthateconomic, financial, monetary andtradeissuesaresointerrelated andareofsuch profound political andsocialimportance thattheycanonlybedealtwith effectively aspartofawiderpolitical process."AMB/l3 A/40/PV.l5 53-55 (Mr.CaidEssebsi, Tunisia) Weconclude, astheSecretary-General doesthat: "Intheeconomic asinthepolitical sphere, wearefacedwiththenecessity ofmakingourinstitutions relevant andeffective intherealities ofour time." ADDRESS BYGENERAL PREMTINSULANONDA, PRIMEMINISTER OFTHAILAND ThePRESIDENT (interpretation fromSpanish): TheAssembly willnowhear astatement bythePrimeMinister oftheKingdom ofThailand. General PremTinsulanonda, PrimeMinister oftheKingdom ofThailand, was escorted totherostrum. ThePRESIDENT (interpretation fromSpanish): Ihavegreatpleasure in welcoming thePrimeMinister oftheKingdom ofThailand, HisExcellency General PremTinsulanonda, andinviting himtoaddress theGeneral Assembly. !lr.TINSULANONDA (Thailand): Itismygreatpleasure toextendtoyou, Sir,onbehalfoftheThaidelegation, oursincere congratulations onyour unanimous election tothepresidency ofthefortieth session oftheGeneral Assembly oftheUnitedNations. Yourelection tothishighposition isa manifestation oftheesteemandrespect inwhichtheMembercountries oftheUnited Nations holdyou.Mo-:eover, 'Ioleareconfident thatyourrenowned diplomatic skill and ~,ideexperience, aswellaayourintimate knowledge oftheunitedNations over somanyyears,willbeofinestimable valuetotheGeneral Assembly i~its deliberations onmanyimportant issues. Yourcountry, Spain,hasbeenthroughout history, andremains today,oneofthegreatest fountsofWesterncivilization and culture. SpainandThailand havewitnessed along-standing relationship between ourtwopeoples datingbackmanycenturies. Bothourcountries havesimilar institutions, theMonarchy andaparliamentary formofgovernment, andenjoyclose andcordial relations witheachother. Mydelegation is,therefore, deeply gratified toseeyoupresiding overthisAssembly.FortyyearshavepassedsincetheUnitedNations cameintoexistence. The mustbesavedfromthescourge ofwar.OutoftheashesoftheSecondWorldWarrosetheUnitedNations, casting an(Mr.Tinsulanonda, Thailand)A/40/PV.1S 56 Inthesamemanner, Iwishonbehalfofmydelegation topayawell-deserved Mydelegation alsowishestoextenditswarmcongratulations toallthe behalf, Iwishtoexpress totheGovernment andthepeopleofMexicoourprofoundOnbehalfoftheGovernment andthepeopleofThailand, aswellasonmyowntribute toMr.Lusaka, adistinguished sonofZambiaandofAfricaandPresident of theGeneral Assembly atthethirty-ninth session. Hisqualities ofleadership,NR/mh thebetterment ofpeoples onplanetEarth.world. Theirelections clearlyreflect thediversity, aswellastheuniversality, peace. Thekindofreasonthatshouldprevail wasseenasavindication ofhumantheavoidance ofanother globrulconflagration, theareaswherethegreatest
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech given at the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on international relations, global challenges, and the role of the UN in addressing them. The speaker touches on various topics such as peace and security, economic issues, and the importance of cooperation among nations.

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