connection, the changes that are occurring in many parts of the world are most welcome. They reinforce peace and furnish a favourable atmosphere for development. But peace, 1 ike war, has its own consequences. War spreads misery and deprivation. By contrast, peace spreads hope and prosperity. The challenges ahead are many, but the consequences of failing to act creatively and collectively would be enormous. Working together, we can again give all mankind hope for development. We, the Member States of this body, can reinforce peace by committing ourselves to promoting prosperity. From this session, we should resolve to pursue individually and collectively policies that foster peace and promote development. Mr. SG\AVI~ (Chile) (interpretation from Soan ish): I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on the very able and competent manner in which you have conducted the proceedings in the General Assembly since your election last year. I bring the General Assembly the greetings of the new deJTOcratic Government of Chile. This special session is of great significance to us because it is the first to be held since my country regained its freedom. Chile now has a legitimate Government, headed by Mr. Patricio Aylwin, elected President of the Republic by a majority vote of the people, who thus recovered their right to citizenship and left behind a dark period in the nation's history. Chile joins in the Assembly's unanimous congratulations to hail the presence here for the first time of the Namibian delegation. The independence of Namibia symbolizes the definitive decline of colonialism. The day when we shall all celebrate here the end of the scourge of apartheid is not far off. JB/11 A/S-18/PV. 5 44-45 (Mr. Soma via, Chile) After 16 lonq years, Chilean democracy returns to the United Nations. Durinq 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Chile to the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on the themes of peace, development, and democracy. The speaker congratulates the new democratic government of Chile and expresses support for the independence of Namibia. The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, or industry, but rather emphasizes the importance of peace and democracy for development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education