dedication and I express my appreciation to him for a job well done. I must here underline too how impressed Malaysia has been by the indefatigable efforts of the Secretary-General, Mr. Perez de Cuellar, in the pursuit of peace and stability. I offer words of welcome and congratulations to the delegation of Namibia, participating for the first time in a regular session of the General Assembly, and to the delegation of Liechtenstein, the latest addition to the membership of the United Nations. I also welcome the delegation of Yemen, now united under a single banner. I should like to welcome in advance the United German delegation, in anticipation of the official reunification of Germany on 3 October 1990, The entry of new States into the United Nations fold will further enhance the universal attributes of this world body. In this regard Malaysia would support a request by the Republic of Korea to become a Member of the United Nations. Such a step would, i in our assessment, also contribute to further rapprochement between the two Koreas. We are witnessing important changes taking place in many parts of the world, changes which inevitably affect the state of international relations, offering both I challenges and opportunities. Changes taking place in the Soviet Union, attributable largely ta the policies of President Gorbachev himself, have created a climate of confidence that has brought an end to the cold war which had for FMB/15 A/45/PV.10 57 (Mr. Abu Hassan, Malavsia) decades divided the world into camps and alignments. The growing rapprochement between the two super-Powers and the changing international scenario provide us with hope for a new world order where the mistrust and rivalry of yester-year will + give way to co-operation, consultation and peaceful coexistence between States. A pertinent question which concerns us is how these changes will affect the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of Malaysia in the United Nations General Assembly. The content focuses on international relations, politics, and global changes, rather than specific economic or social issues. The speaker expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General, welcomes new member states, and discusses the implications of changes in the Soviet Union and the potential for a new world order.

**Category**
International relations, Politics