Gabon, where, by means of elections that are taking place, we are embarking on the setting up of a multiparty'parliament. In response to the wishes of its compatriots, the President of the Republic, His Excellency El Hadj Omar Bongo, convened a national conference on democracy, which was held at Libreville in March and April last. That historic meeting involved all the views represented by many political or social/professional associations. The debate on ideas was held in a spirit of openness, freedom and responsibility. There resulted a national consensus, thanks to which a new constitution now rules 'Gabon's political life; a national charter of freedoms has been adopted; a government reflecting several political views has been established; and to watch over the smooth functioning of the fledgling democracy, a national council for democracy and a committee entrusted with following through on the decisions of the national conference have been created. That same mission will be assured in the media by the National Communications Council that will be set up following legislative elections. These multiparty JvM/18 A/45/PV.10 73 (Mr. Bongo, Gabon) elections, the first held in my country in more than a generation, mark a crucial stage in the strengthening of democratic mores in Gabon. The new institutions, which will now serve as a framework for Gabonese political life, will be built, above all, on the primacy of law as a guarantor of stability and respect for our institutions. We should like therefore to affirm here that democracy, in its universal avocation, is a secure path for the transition of societies that have reached a certain stage in their evolution. In my prefatory words I stressed the role played by our Organization towards its rehabilitation. I note that some of the subjects on the agenda of this session 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the political development of Gabon, specifically the transition to a multiparty democracy. It mentions the adoption of a new constitution, the establishment of a government reflecting multiple political views, and the creation of institutions to ensure the smooth functioning of democracy. While it does not explicitly mention economic or social issues, the emphasis on the primacy of law and the strengthening of democratic institutions suggests that the text is more focused on governance and political development than on specific sectors like economy or industry.

**Category**
Politics, Governance