Inthecontext oftheNewInternational Economic Order, wewishtoencourage theNorth-South dialogue andtoplaceparticular emphasis ontheneedtopromote South-South co-operation. Thepe~sistent economic recession whichiscreating increasing difficulties forthepoorcountries requires thattheinternational community become moreaware ofthesituation, otherwise itsefforts tosafeguard peacewillbedoomedto failure. Wearealsogivingcloseattention totheproblem ofdisarmament, atthistime whenwearewimessingthedevelopmen tofanewstageinthearmsrace. Whatdowe •see?Thearmsrace,farfromslowing down,hasbeenincreasingly extending into •MLG/MO A/40/PV.23 7 (Mr.Toure,Guinea) outer"space. Webelieve thatthis'question shouldnotbediscussed inabilateral framework whichplacestheUnitedNations atasecondary level. Thisquestion shouldberesoived inauniversal framework whereallthenationsoftheworldcan contribute tothepreservation ofmankind fromapossible warofself-destruction. Peaceisoneandindivisible. TheUnitedNations mustwithout delayassume itsfullroleinanundertaking asdelicate asthatofgeneral andcomplete disarmament. Consequently, inviewoftheincreasing enlargement ofthesphereof activities ofourOrganization, itisessential toadaptitsstructures andits functioning tothedemands ofourday. Thus,wemustrecognize thattheUnitedNations ingeneral andtheSecurity Council inparticular cannotfullyandeffectively playtheirroleunlessthe MemberStatesagreetogivethemcomplete responsibility incorrectly implementing theprovisions oftheCharteroftheUnitedNations andoftherulesofthe Security Council. Ignorance, disease andhungerremainillsfromwhichalmsttwothirdsofthe populationofourworldsuffer, anditisonthatsadnotethatwewould1iketo makeanurgentappealtoallnations forsolidarity, abovealltothemst advantaged nations, sothattheymaydemonstrate greaterpolitical willthrough practical action,inordertoputanendtothesescourges andensurethesurvival ofmankind. Weendorse andfirmlysupport thegoaloftheExecutive BoardoftheUnited Nations Children's Fund,thatis,theuniversal immunization ofchildren bythe year1990.Asweallknow,children represent mankind's mstvaluable resource. Mr.VDDONGGIANG (Vi~tNam)(interpretation fromFrench): Mr.President, thedelegation oftheSocialist Republic ofVietNamwouldlike,atIIA/40/PV.23 8 (Mr.VoDongGiang,VietNam) theveryoutset, tocongratulate youmostcordially andtowishyoueverysuccess inyourguidance ofthishistoric session oftheGeneral Assembly. Perm!tmetoexpress totheGO".rernment andpeopleofMexico theprofound •sympathy andsincere condolences oftheGovernment andpeopleofVietNamforthe heaVylossescaused bytherecentearthquake. Weareconvinced thatwiththeir undaunted willandwiththeassistance oftheinternational community, theMexican peoplewillsoonbeabletoovercome thisseveretrial. Todayweha~eanopportunity tolookbackatthefourdecades ofactivities of theUnitedNations andtoidentify thecru~ial problems whichcallforcommon efforts bytheentireinternational community. Fortymillion men,ofwhom20million weresonsoftheheroicSovietpeople, laiddowntheirlivesformankind's greatvictory, whichendedtheSecond WorldWar andledtothecreation oftheUnitedNations, thelargest andmostimportant of allinternational organizations. Sincethen,millions ofothers havesacrificed their1ivestoquench theflamesofwarkindled byimperialism throughou tthe world,andtowrestbackindependence andfreedom andachieve socialprogress. Enormous humanandmaterial resources wereneededtobreakthenuclear monopoly of imperialism andtoestablish amilitary andstrategic equilibrium, thusenabling mankind toenjoythelongest periodwithout aworldwarinthiscentury.* These significant achievements, realize'" atthecostofpriceless sacrifices, haveserved asthebasisfortheadoption ofmanyusefulresolutions attheUnitedNations. However, thestruggle forastableandlasting peaceonearth,aswellasthefight forindependence, sovereignty anddevelopment ofpeoples, arefarfromended. They *I-~r.Berrocal sato(CostaRica),Vice-President, tooktheChair.MM',/MO A/40/PV.23 9-10 (Mr.VoDongGiang,VietNam) haveevengrownmoreintense, giventheser~-evident factthattheimperialist and reactionary forceswillneverwillingly renounce theirdesigns ofdomination and exploitation oftheworld's peoples. Today,withtheconstant growthoftheforcesofnational independence, peace andsocialprogress, arealpossibility hasemerged, ofwhichisbecoming increasingly well-defined, preventing andgradually thwarting allattempts to provoke anewworldwar.However, giventheinsanecalculations ofthemilitarists andwarmongers, thedangerremains greater thaneverofawarwhichwouldmeanthe wipingoutofthehumanrace.Theseforcesremorselessly continue theirarmsrace, particularly inthenuclearfield,inabidtodestroy thestrategic equilibrium. Evenworse,underthedeceitful labelofthe"strategic defenceinitiative", they
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of a country, possibly a leader or diplomat, addressing the United Nations General Assembly. The text touches on various themes, including the need for international cooperation, disarmament, poverty reduction, and the importance of the United Nations in addressing global challenges. It also references specific issues such as the arms race, disarmament, and the struggle for independence and development.

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