the many problems the world has been facinq in recent days, it is reassurinq to be meeting on such a welcane occasion as this, when the Security Council has recanaended to the General Assembly the admission of Liechtenstein ar the 160th Member of the United Nations. In welcominq this recanmendation reqLrdinq the Principality of Liechtenstein - a country small in size but qreat in terms of its democracy, its respect for human rights and its love for peace -- the delegation of Colombia wishes to convey to that country our fraternal support in the carrvincl out of the tasks that lie before it. Ye. PAS1 (Finland) t It is always an important occasion when a State A- seeks membership in the United Nations. It is almost two decades since a European State became a Member. With the entrv of Liechtenstefn, verv little of Europe will remain outside the Orqanizatfon. Though the final decision on this matter - be it only a formality - will be taken by the General Assembly later on, let me use this opportunity to conqratulate the representatives of the Principalitv of Liechtenstein on today’s decision. The members of the Security Council have no doubt of Liechtenstein’s will and ability to accept and fully carry out the obliqationa of the United Nations Charter. This qives qreat pleasure to mv country, Finland, and we look forward to co-operatinq with the representatives of the Principality of Liechtenstein in various bodies of the Orqanization. Hr. YU Menqiia (China) (interpretation from Ciiinesel I We are veLy pleased to be here to consider the application of the PrinciDalitv of Liechtenstein for membership in the United Nations. On 10 Auqust 1990, in a letter to the 3ecretary-General, the Head of Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein submitted that countw’s apulication for membership of the United Nations and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech or statement regarding the admission of Liechtenstein as the 160th Member of the United Nations. The language used is formal and congratulatory, with no mention of specific economic, environmental, or social issues. The focus is on the country's values, democracy, and respect for human rights, suggesting that the category is more related to international relations and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Politics