methods which have proved fruitless in the past? Is it finally going to take the efficacious measures provided by the Charter to give effect to its decisions? It is for you, the members of the Council, to answer those questions. 42. The continuing alliance between imperialism and Zionism and the encircling noose extended by South Africa, Portugal, Rhodesia and Israel and tightened by their allies cause a serious threat to hang over peace and security in Africa and throughout the world. My colleagues from Algeria, Nigeria, Chad, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Sudan and Kenya and I have, with a mandate from our i - Heads of State, come here to emphasize to you once more-no longer only in the name of our respective countries but on behalf of the whole of Africa united within the framework of the Organization of African Unity-the serious danger that hangs over our continent. The threat of such a danger would be confirmed by the incapacity of the Security Council to remove the causes of the persistent disruption of peace which has existed since 196’7. 43. In any event, the delegation of the Organization of African Unity will draw the appropriate conclusions from this historic series of meetings, once again held in June. 44. The PRESIDENT (translation from Russian): I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guinea for his statement and for the remarks which he addressed to my country and to me personally. For my part, I should like to note with great pleasure that the relations of friendship, mutual understanding and co-operation between the Soviet Union and Guinea have been developing and growing stronger since the independence of the Republic of Guinea was first proclaimed, The Republic of Guinea was one of the first 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea, addressing the Security Council of the United Nations. The content focuses on international politics, highlighting the threats to peace and security in Africa and the world, specifically mentioning the alliance between imperialism and Zionism, and the involvement of countries like South Africa, Portugal, Rhodesia, and Israel. The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking effective measures to address these threats and expresses the Organization of African Unity's concerns.

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