We appeal to the nations responsible for a solution to this agonizing question, to pursue their promising dialogue which we welcomed when it was initiated early this year. We urge them to avail themselves of every opportunity for consultdtion which may be offered them. What is at stake is too Important. Occasions are few. The consequences are too 8effou8, and the alternative is a co8 tly , dangerous and ephemeral military supremacy. W4OiPV.19 49-50 (Mr. Eetime, Haiti) once again the Republio of Haiti ineispta that a collective initiative be taken to enable the international development institutions to transfer a eubstantial portion of the funds made available through imlementation of a program of general, progressive and balanced disarmament. We remain convinced that therein lie6 the beet way to defuse tension and consolidate peaoe. The sombre international wlitical picture should not make UQ forget the seriousneso of the economic problems which developing countries face today. While it is true that the tUrmi1 of recent yearc has somewhat eubsided, the pace of development of third world nations has nevertheless not matched its level of the sixties, For most of the African and Latin American nationo real per capita income is no more than it was 10 year6 ago. Hence, the ability of the international syetem in its present form to find appropriate solutions for a difficult situation, which is disastrous to much of mankind, is being questioned. A particularly disquieting aspect of this drama is, no doubt, the persistence of the terrible faminea on the African continent, which directly threaten 200 million people. Optimistic projections estimate that by 1990 there will be 900 million people living in absolute povesty. Need we point out that this is a scandalous attack on the dignity of the human person? It causes us to question the significance and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the government of Haiti, addressing international concerns and urging nations to work together to address pressing global issues. The text mentions disarmament, economic development, poverty, and humanitarian crises, suggesting a focus on international relations and global governance. The language is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely a official statement or speech.

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