As to the classic aspects of this debate - that is to say, Lebanon and Palestine - Gabon advocates resort to machinery whose creation and setting up, on the basis of relevant United Nations provisions, would make possible comprehensive AE/pt A/45/PV.10 77 (Mr. Bonso, Gabon) solutions to these questions. In particular, the proposal to convene an international Peace Conference on the Middle East, with the participation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), should be implemented as soon as possible. The gravity of recent events in the area - since the entry of Iraqi troops into the territory of Kuwait - is a matter of concern to us all. In considering the situation thus created we must mobilise all the political and diplomatic means at the disposal of the international community, in keeping with the relevant resolutions of our Organization. There have recently been significant developments in the situation in Cambodia. We welcome, among other things, the agreement expressed by the parties to the conflict on the framework, proposed by the five permanent members of the Security Council, far a comprehensive and lasting political settlement of that conflict. The changes that have taken place in East-West relations, which formerly were based on the balance of terror, should, logically, result in radical changes in the political role allotted to nuclear weapons. Indeed, since 1988 the main owners of nuclear weapons have agreed on the principle of reduction, and they may conclude an agreement on the means by the end of this Year. These changes and the continuation of such efforts should lead to a climate favourable to a new balance based on dialogue, trust and respect for mutual interests. Only in this way will future international relations, whether political or economic, become more secure and more stable. It was entirely appropriate that the General Assembly devoted its eighteenth 
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