self-det~rmination bymeansofforeign occupation orcolonial domination. Wefirmlyupholdtheviewthatthereisnointernational dispute orconflict thatcannotberesolved onthebasisofdialogue andnegotiation amongtheparties directly concerned; inotherwords, apeaceful andpolitical settlement. Intheframework oftheprinciples thatImentioned earlier canbefoundthe basisforanimmediate solution oftheproblems facingvarious countries in different areasoftheworld, suchasthoseoftheMiddleEast,Kampuchea, Korea, Cyprus andAfghanistan, am:mgothers, onwhichwehaveexpressed clearandfirm viewsinearlier statements. Inparticlar, Ireiterate theunchanging position of theDominican Government, namely, thattoachieve adurable peaceintheMiddle Eastitisessential thatalltheparties involved intheconflict takepartinthe negotiating process. Werecognize theinalienable rightofthePalestinian peopleto self-determination, aswellasitsrighttoestablish aStateonPalestinian territory, without disregarding, asfarasIsraelisconcerned, theprovisions of Security Council resolution 242(1967)concerning therightofallcountries inthe regiontoliveinpeacewithinsecureandwell-defined boundaries.A/4O/PV 024 66 (Mr.VegaImbert, Dominican Republic) Itisimportant tonote,andweheartily welcome, theefforts steadfastly exerted byothercountries oftheregionnotdirectly involved intheconflict insupport ofthestepstoachieve apeaceful solution. Atthesametimewe~rehopefulthat otherpeaceinitiatives willemergeintheregionitselfandwillhavethesupport oftheinternational community. TheDominican Republic joinsintheappealsooftenmadeinthisforumforthe re~toration ofthesovereignty andterritorial integrity ofLebanon andforthe immediate withdrawal ofallforeign forcesfromitsterritory. Furthermore theDominican Republic alsowelcomes theprogress madeinrecent monthsinthetalksbetween SouthKoreaandNorthKoreaintheareaofbilateral economic co-operation andcultural exchanges. Wearepleased tonotethatthrough dialogue, negotiation andmutual understanding thesituation inKoreamaybebrought toasatisfactory settlement. Similarly, weendorse thejustclaimsofArgentina regarding theproblem of sovereignty overtheMa1vinas Islands andwehopethatthetalksbetween Argentina andtheUnitedKingdomwillberesumed withaviewtoseeking apeaceful and amicable solution tothisproblem. EveryyeartheDominican Republic reiterates itstotalcondemnation ofthe abhorrent practice ofapartheid. Inthisregardwemustexpress ourconcern over theworsening andgrOWingdeterioration ofthesituation inSouthAfrica, wherethe absurdpolicyofapartheid isproducing untoldhumanSUffering, arbitrary mass arrests andforceddisplacement ofgreatsectorsofthepopulation. We wholeheartedly joinintheunanimous international callfortheimmediate release ofNelsonMandela andotherpolitical prisoners. Wewish al~otoreiterate ourfirmsupport fortheheroicstruggle wagedby thepeopleofNamibia foritsself-determination andindependence andtoreaffirm I----------~ A/40/PV.24 67 (Mr.VegaImbert, Dominican Republic) ourunswerving position totheeffectthatSecurity Council resolution 435(1978) remains thesoleacceptable basisforapeaceful settlement oftheNamibian conflict. Theserious worldeconomic crisisisbecoming ominous. Ingeneral terms, growthratesdonotevenmeasure upto-thoseofthe1970s. Theanticipated recovery intheindustrialized countries hasnotmetinitial expectations. The limited recovery hasnothadanysignificant effect ontheexpansion ofthird-world exports. Hencethetendency ofconcentrating thebenefits ofworldeconomic growth intheindustrialized countries continues. Unemployment ratesinthedeveloping countries arereaching alarming levels. InthisInternational YouthYear,millions ofyoungpeoplewillswellthelegions ofthosewhoarealready desperately seeking work,butinvain. AsImentioned earlier, therecovery inthemajorindustrialized economies has nothadanybeneficial effectonthethird-world countries. Stubborn protectionist measures intimeofdepression turnthemarketsofthedeveloped countries into impregnable fortresses, inviolation ofinternational agreements. OVerthepast10yearsthepricesofthird-world exportproducts have collapsed andreached indefensible levels, thus destro~inl,'themostoptimistic programmes foradjustment andeconomic recovery. Withregardtointernational trade,themanymeetings oftheGeneral Agreement
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the Dominican Republic's representative to the United Nations, addressing various global issues and conflicts. It touches on themes of international relations, diplomacy, and economic development, but does not delve deeply into specific economic development projects or initiatives. The speech also mentions humanitarian crises, human rights, and social issues, but does not focus on any one of these topics exclusively. Therefore, it seems likely that the category that best fits this text would be a broad one that encompasses multiple areas.

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