andl illiteracy which, because of their universal importance, transcend any ideological debate or political contingency. We have the means to do GO. why not express our will to do 80 today? MK. AL-NUAMI (United Arab Emirates) (interpretation from Arabic): On behalf of the United AKab Emirates, it give8 me great pleasure to extend to Ambassador de Pinids my heartfelt congratulations on his election as President 00 the united Nations General Assembly at its fortieth session. Throughout his association with the Organization he has made a considerable contribution, which has had an immense effect in strengthening this international institution. we are also confident that his long experience will guarantee the success of the proceedings at this session. For our part, my congratulations assume a special significance because he is a national oE Spain, a great country with which we have had good relations based on historical and cultural ties. I alsO take pleasure in expressing sincere thanks and gratitude to his predecessor, Mr. Paul Lusaka, for his presidency of the last session, which was characterized by competence and thorough organisation. I also take this opportunity, on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, to reaffirm our confidence in the efforts and good offices of the Secretary-General Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, in the fulfilment of the aims and purpoaee of the United Nations. (Mr. Al-Nuawi, United Arab Republlcr) Thor Ieraeli act of aggreesim colrrr~itted againet fraternal Tunisia YaatOrbY olearly confira$ the eggteesive polioy puroueU by Eeraei. its aircraff viohesd the mvereignty of en Arab State, a meEaber of the League of Arab SUteos a81 well (38 a Mmber of tzhia OrganLaation, resulting in the death and wounding of hundrab of innocent civiliane. In condeming the XsraePi aggreaslion against EratwmP Tud8h and tim PaleaLinian people, we are convinced that au& an act of arggeeseion would 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) addressing the United Nations General Assembly. The speaker, MK. AL-NUAMI, congratulates the new President of the General Assembly and expresses gratitude to the previous President. The text also condemns an act of aggression by Israel against Tunisia. There is no mention of specific economic or environmental issues, nor is there any discussion of natural resources, industry, or technology. However, the text does touch on international relations and diplomacy, which suggests a connection to the category of international relations.

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