substantial voluntary contributions by States to assist in particular projects or ! i activities. It is evident that the peace-keeping function of the United Nations i and, hence, the corollary financial burden of its peace-keeping operations have ! I increased considerably. This is one area which needs the close attention of Member States. i The agenda of this session of the General Assembly in itself provides an impressive list of important issues. Regional conflicts remain a question of great I concern. Malaysia hopes that these conflicts can be resolved peacefully with the appropriate involvement of the United Nations, as was the case in Namibia and Nicaragua. We would support further efforts by the Secretary-General and the countries in Central America to effect a peaceful settlement of other problems !a; facing the region, Malaysia also feels encouraged that the Secretary-General has ' been able to begin the process of implementing a settlement plan in Western Sahara. Malaysia notes that serious efforts have been undertaken to find a durable : solution to the question of Afghanistan. Malaysia welcomes the agreement between Iraq and Iran to implement fully Security Council resolution 598 (1987) and bring their costly war to a peaceful end. Nevertheless, we remain perturbed that tension continues elsewhere in the region. The end of the cold war should pave the way for the solution of many of the important problems still on the agenda of the United Nations. Of these, the Palestinian problem is perhaps the most crucial. While the world continues to laud the triumph of democracy in Eastern Europe and elsewhere, it cannot remain incongruously silent on the democratic rights of the Palestinian people, people who have remained the victims of Israel's policies of aggression, intimidation and BHS/csm A/45/PV.10 62 (Mr. Abu Hassan. Malaysia) oppression and who have been denied their rights to self-determination and a 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on international relations, conflicts, and the role of the United Nations in resolving them. It mentions specific regional conflicts and peacekeeping operations, as well as the need for cooperation and financial contributions from member states. The text also touches on the Palestinian problem and the need for democratic rights and self-determination. Based on this, it seems likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations or humanitarian aid.

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