through international co-operation. For some time na-~ there have been conversations and a selection of proiects which could be immediately initiated once the democratic authorities take up their functions. I am pleased to say that we have already concluded co-operation agreements with the Federal Republic of Germany, Denmark, France, the Nether lands, Italy, Sweden, Spain and Norway. We wish to thank those countries here in the Assembly for what they are doing to help Chile. This reflects the political and practical solidarity with the democratic struggle that existed during the years of the dictatorship. Chile's return to democracy must also be guided by our de termination to reinsert ourselves into the processes of co-operation and integration being carried out in Latin America. These processes are much more viable today when we consider that the political and economic Philosophies of our countries today are much more compatible than they were in past decades. I shall conclude by statinq that it is obvious that the United Nations is demonstrating in an extraordinary manner the Organization's usefulness in dealing with the solution of PDlitical problems, both international and internal. This is so because the Member countries are increasingly requesting United Nations intervention in natters that previously had not been submitted to it. This situation reflects the changes in the world situation and also, and very particularly, the efficiency and sensitivity of the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, in placing the Organization at the service of contemporary history. He deserves our deepest gratitude. It is important that the United Nations shoulder its responsibilities in other areas as well. BCT/jg A/S-18/PV. 5 52 (Mr. Somavia, Chile) Finally, Chile believes in the values of humanism as a basic inspiration for dialogue and international relations. We believe that the great universal task of 
**Analysis**
The text discusses international cooperation, solidarity, and the role of the United Nations in addressing political problems. It highlights the importance of reinserting Chile into regional processes and cooperation agreements, as well as the organization's efficiency in dealing with contemporary issues. The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on international relations and political cooperation.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief