avertdangers. Whatseemstometobethegreatest opportunity is,thatthenew technological revolution willpermit manydeveloping countries, atleastinsome sectors, toenterthenewinformation ageatpractically thesametimeasthe industrialized nations. TheUnitedNations hasrecognized thedignity ofmanasthesupreme principle. AllStatesmustfollowthisprinciple athomeandintheirforiegn relations. TheUnitedNations hascreated acomprehensive systemofuniversally binding standards toprotect humanrights. The1984Convention against Tortureis adocument directed against humiliation, inhumanity andcruelty. Ihopethatthe nextagreement inthisspherewillbeafurtheroptional protocol tothe International eovenant onCivilandPolitical Rightsconcerning theabolition of thedeathpenalty. Wearefacedwiththetaskofputting humanrightsnotonly intowordsbut a.~.sointopractice. Forthis,weneedinternational institutions thatstrengthen theprotectionofhumanrights. Wecallfortheappointment ofa highcommissioner forhumanrightsandforthecreation ofaninternational court ofhumanrightsattheUnitedNations. Inmanypartsoftheworldhumanrightsarestillviolated. Onespecial human-rights problem thatdepresses usallisthatofapartheid insouthAfrica. Weseekthepeaceful elimination ofapartheid intheRepublic ofSouthAfrica. Thatisconsistent withtheethical basisofourconstitution, withthedemands of theChristianchurches an~Jwitht..hedeepconvictionofthepeopleofmycountry. AtissueareequalrightsforallSouthAfricans, irrespective ofthecolourof theirskin.Theworldwatches withhorrorandoutrage theescalation ofthebloodyRM/9 A/40/PV.10 39 (Mr.Genscher, Federal Republic ofGermany) clashes inSouthAfrica. Weappealtotheresponsible authorities insouthAfr;ca torelease eachanaeverypolitical prisoner, toendforcedresettlement, toputa stoptoarbitrary detention withouttrialandtoterminate thestateofemergency. Onlyinnegotiatic:-swiththeauthentic leaders ofallgroupsofthepopu1ationcan apermanent solution befound. Theformthatsolution willtakemustbedecided by thepeopleinSOuthAfricathemselves; nooneoutside SouthAfricahastherightto laydownhowthisshould bedone.TheSOuthAfrican Government hasrecently given indications ofspecific reforms. Thesemustnowbeimplemented quickly. Further, increasingly extensive reforms areessential, untilapartheid hasbeenfully eliminated. Wehopethattheresponsible leaders donotmissthelastopportuni ty giventhembyhistory. Therightofpeoples toself-determination mustbethebasisofthesolution tothequestion ofNamibia. Security Council resolution 435(1978)remains forus theindispensable basisforanyNamibian solution. WeappealtotheGovernment of SouthAfricatomakethewayclearatlastfortheinternationally recognized independence ofNamibia. Itisfreeelections thatmustdecidewhichGovernment themajority ofthepeoplewishes. TheUnitedNationsis40yearsold.Thisyear,weshallrededicate ourselves solemnly totheprinciples setforthintheCharter oftheUnitedNations. Secretary-General PerezdeCuellar hascalledonustopursueanewco-operative internationalism. Wesupport hispractical proposals. Wedonotneedanew Charter, butwedoneedanewspiritintheUnitedNations. Itishere,itisin thisbuilding, thatthepreservation ofpeacemustbegin. TheUnitedNations was created toreconcile differing interests. Itmustnotbeabusedforpropaganda and forshort-term votingsuccesses, usefulastheymaybefordomestic political purposes andvotes. Tobesure,theUnitedNationsisapolitical Organization,RM/9 A/40/PV.IO 40 (Mr.Genscher, Federal Republic ofGermany) andpolitics meansstruggles overpower,influence, values, programmes and personalities. AndyetwemustnotforgetthattheUnitedNationsisaprecious instrument inourhands. Ourwar-scarred fathers havecreatedit.Westillhave tolearntomakethebestpossible useoftheinstrument offered usbytheUnited Nations forthepreservation ofpeace. HistorywillnotjUdgeusbyoccasionally smalltactical successes; itwilljudgeussolelybywhether wesucceeded in avoiding thefinalcatastrophe andenhancing thehumandignity ofallmankind. The dignity ofman,hisinalienable andfundamental rights, mustremaintheyardstick against whichallouractions aremeasured.NR/ed A/40/PV.IO 41 Hr.KHAN(India): Sir,Ishouldliketobeginbycongratulating youon yourunanimous election tothepresidency oftheunitedNations General Assembly at thefortieth session. Youareadistinguished sonandeminent representative ofa country withwhichIndiahascloseandcordial relations, andyourassociation with theunitedNations goesbackmanyyears. Weareconfident thatyouwillprovide thisAssembly withablestewardship. Ishouldalsoliketoplaceonrecordourappreciation oftheeffective and statesmanlike leadership giventotheAssembly atthethirty-ninth session byyour predecessor, Mr.LusakaofZambia. Iwishalsotopayatribute toourSecretary-General forhisuntiring efforts inthecauseofpeaceandforhispatience, perseverance andwisdom. Hehaswon
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement about international relations, human rights, and the role of the United Nations in promoting peace and dignity. It mentions specific issues such as apartheid in South Africa, the rights of Namibians, and the importance of international cooperation. The text does not focus on economic development, natural resources, or technological advancements, but rather on the principles and values that guide international relations.

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