production, storage anddeployment ofnuclear andchemical weapons, thefirststage inaprocess aimedatthereduction andtotaldestruction ofstockpiles ofthese weapons. Thisisaquestion notonlyofthesurvival ofmankind, butalsoofthe welfareofmankind, sincethehumanandmaterial resources thatwouldbefree~ because afreezecouldthenbedeveloped toensurethewell-being ofmankind. This isadreamwhich ~isOrganization andeachoneofourcountries musttryto transform intoareality overtheyearstocome. InBurundi thisisadreamforusalsobecause webelieve inthecommonfuture ofmankinJ, andbecauseitisincreasingly clearthattheworld,despiteits diversity, despite theconflict intheideas,beliefs andinterests ofourvarious states,constitutes asinglewholeasfarasmanyproblems areconcerned.00/24 A/40/PV.S 101 (Mr.Nzeyimana, Burundi) ontheeveofthecelebration ofthefortieth anniversary oftheunited Nations, wemustmakeadecision: eitherstatesconsideritasaninstrument to ensurethattheirviewsprevail tothedetriment ofothers, andthusitwouldbea forumforconfrontation andantagonism; orelsestatesmakeofitapolitical systemforharmonization, solidarity andinterdependence, Mdthusaforumforthe searchforpeaceandcollective security, justice andbalance, economic andsocial well-being. Itisthelatteroptionthatwemusttake;thatist.'leoptivil ~ichmy countrywillpursuewithintheUnitedNations. Let~stherefore strengthen themachinery provided intheCharterofthis Organization, asproposed bytheSecretary-General, particularly thecollective systemfot'themaintenance ofinternational peaceandsecurity. Letushereenter intothecollUllitment totrytoreducetension, touseourOrganization asaforum formultilateral disarmament, takingnoteofthelinkbetween disarmament and development. Letusresolve andbesufficiently politically responsible to recognize thatthisOrganization hasthemandate topromote theeconomic andsocial well-being ofallitsMembers byestablishing fairness andbalance ininternational economic relations. Thatistheonlywayforthissession tomakethefortieth anniversary ofthe UnitedNations ahistoric milestone. Mr.HAMEED(SriLanka): Attheoutset,letmecongratulate Ambassador dePiniesonhiswell-deserved election asPreGident ofthishistoric fortieth sessionoftheunitedNations General Assembly. Bislongandvaried association withtheunitedNations anditssystem, aswellashisreputation as oneofSpain's mostexperienced diplomats, iswellknown.sriLankahasexcellent relations withSpainand,onbehalfofmydelegation, Iassurehimofourfullest support andco-operation inthetasksahead.00/24 A/40nV.~ 102 (Mr.Hameed,SriLanka) ourappreciation ~sdueinlargemeasure toAmbassador Paul Lusa~aofzambia, whoduringthethirty-ninth session demonstrated rarediplomatic skillsand capabilities inpreparing thewayforthisfortieth session. OnhehalfofthepeopleandtheGovernIIY~nt ofSriLanka,letmeexpress our profound griefattheheavytollinhumanandmaterial termsclaimed bythe earthquakes whichtragically struckMexicolastweek.Ourheartsreachouttothe Government andthepeopleofMexicoatthishtiurLatheirhel'oieendeavours towards rescue, recovery andrehabilitation. Thesession onwhichwehaveembarked isimportant, notonlybecauseitmarks 40yearsinthelifeoftheunitedNations, butalsobecause thecurrent international situation holdsprospects foradecisive breakthrough inquestions whichhadseemedintractable inthepast.Itis'ourviewthatnosituation is completely bereftof.hope; noissueissobleaktobeincapable ofsolution. We canrenderthisfortieth session morethansymbolic ifweseizethepotential for peaceandbuildonthoseareaswhereresults appearpossible. History, as ArnoldToynbee oftensawit,isasuccession ofchallenges andresponses, anditis thesolemndutyoftheinternational community torespond tothesechallenges to enabletheconstruction andmaintenance ofafairandjustsociety. Thepromise ofeconomic co-operation onaglobalscalehasbeenturneddownby thosewhohavetheeconomic muscle. Unilateralism andmyopiceconomic competition seemtobetheorderoftheday.Thenegotiating tablesfortherestructuring of international economic relations standbareandunattended. Themicrophones of dialogue havebeenabruptly stilled. Theprospects ofaninternational economic orderbasedonequity, justice andco-operation seemtobefaroff.BG/24 A/40/PV.5 103-105 (Hr.Hameed, SriLanka) AswegatherattheunitedNations forthisaMualcollective surveyofthe worldsituation, tumultucus eventsareunfolding inSouthAfrica. Thatcountry's turnDil hasr~relybeensointense andwidespread asithasbeeninthelastfew months. Therepressive actsofthewhiteminorityregimehavebeenextended to affectevenlittlechildren. Buttheresistance anddetermination ofthePeOpleof Africatobefreehasnotbeenshakenbytheseverity ofthemeasures thathave beenimposeda Daybydayinternational opiniunisbeL'9awakened i.~toa realization ofthemoralandphysical atrocities ofaparthei.,2. MoreandJfl10re
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the role of the United Nations in promoting international cooperation, peace, and development. It touches on issues related to disarmament, economic development, and humanitarian aid, but does not delve deeply into any specific sector such as agriculture, forestry, or fishing. The focus is more on the global governance and international relations.

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