withrepeated unitedNations resolutions, pUlloutfromAfghanistan sothatthe Afghanpeoplemayr.egaintheirfreedom andselectthesystemofgovernment that theywant,without anyinterference orthreats, andresumethepolicyof non-alignment whichtheyhavechosenforthemselves. Wehopethatthenegotiations conducted through theunitedNations between Pakistan andAfghanistan aimedat finding asolution tothisdispute willbecrowned withsuccess. Asregards thequestion ofCyprus, wecOllUllend theeffoJ:ts oftheunited Nations Secretary-General tocreateafavourable atmosphere thatwillleadtoa justandlasting peaceful solution acceptable tobothparties. WithregardtoKorea, wesupport thenegotiations conducted bybothparties undertheauspices oftheRedCrosswithaviewtothereunification ofthat country sothatthepeopleofKoreamayrealizetheirdesiretoliveincomfort and prosperity. AswereviewtheworkofourOrganization overthepast40years,wewould express thehopethateveryeffortwillbemadetobringaboutisdevelopment. I havethehonourtodeclare herethattheStateofBahrainisnotonlyfully prepared butalsodetermined toactwithotherpeace-loving MemberStates tobring abouttheachievement oftheobjectives oftheCh~rter. Wesincerely hopethat --------------_._----NR/td A/40/PV.24 58 (Mr.Al-Khalifa, Bahrain) ourcurrenthistoric sessionwilladopttheresolutions necessary tosolvethe international problem6 confronting mankind, fortheywillhavethemostdisastrous effectsiftheyarenottackled bymeansofjointinternational action.Ithas becomenecessary fortheexistence ofthehumanracetoactseriously andsincerely tobuildforfuturegenerations ahumancommunity inwhichpeace,justice and prosperity prevail. Mr.VEGAIMBERT(Dominican h~pub1ic) (interpretation from Spanish)~ This session oftheGeneral Assembly isofaveryspecial naturebecauseofitsgreat historical significance. Theinternational community hasexpressed thehopethat theyear1985,inwhichwearecelebrating thefortieth anniversary oftheunited Nations, willmarkthebeginning ofaneraoflasting peaceandjustice throughout theworld,aswellasoneofsocialandeconomic development, progress and independence forallpeoplesoftheworld. Inviewofthegreatimportance that theworkofthissessionwillhaveforthefutureofourOrganization, your" election, Mr.President, couldnothavebeenwiserormorejust.Youpossess not onlyathorough knowledge oftheworkoftheUnitedNations, acquired overaperiod ofmanyyears,butalsoabroadunderstanding oftherolethattheOrganization shouldplayinthecreation ofabetterworld. Moreover, yourelection isa recognition oftheoutstanding roleplayedbySpainintheevolution oftheworld's culture andtheindisputable contributi~n ithasmadetothedevelopment ofthe normsandprinciples governing theconduct ofnations intheirmutualrelations. Itisalsoasignificant demonstration ofaffection forthenoblepeopleofSpain, atpresent liVingthrough oneoftheglorious periods initshistory asaresultof itssteadfast resolve toliveunderasysteminwhichdemocracy andjustice prevail. Inthecircumstances, thisspecial session couldnothavebegununder betterauspices.NR/td A/40/PV.24 59-60 (Mr.VegaXmbert, Dominican Republic) Ialsowishtotake t~isopportunity topayamostsinceretributetothe magnificent jobdonebyyourpredecessor, Ambassador LusakaofZambia, whose constant devotion tohisworkandfaithintheorganization's futureallowed himto bringtoasuccessful conclusion alltheactivities connected withthecelebration of'thefortieth anniversary oftheunitedNations. Italsogivesmegreatpleasure tomention thededication andzealwithwhich thesecretary-General, Mr.PerezdeCuellar, iscarrying outhisimportant tasks. Hisconfidence inthisOrganization andhisideasregarding itsrevitalization, to whichallMembers mustcontribute, compelustofollowtheguidelines hehaslaid down,whicharebothwiseandsincere. Icannotproceed withmystatement beforereferring tothegreatsorrowfelt intheDominican Republic withregardtothetragedythathasbefallen Mexico, a country closely linkedtoours. Wewouldreiterate theappealaddressed bythe General Assembly totheinternational community thattheflowofassistance tothe victims shouldbemaintained onthebasisofaco-operative effort.00/15 A/40/PV.24 61 (Mr.VegaImbert, Dominican Republic) TheDominican Government andpeoplereiterate theirconstant support forthe purposes andprinciples thatledtotheestablishment oftheUnitedNations 40yearsago.TheDominican Republic, together withtheothercountries ofLatin America, hadthehonourofbeingrepresented inSanFrancisco whentheCharter of thisinternational bodywassigned. Ireiterate mycountry's unswerving support oftheprinciple enshrined inthe Charter concerning respect fortheself-determination ofpeoples andour condemnation ofattacks against thesovereignty ofStates, whatever formtheymay
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech given by a representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations General Assembly, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the organization. The speech touches on various topics, including international relations, conflict resolution, and the role of the United Nations in promoting peace and cooperation. There is no specific focus on economic development, natural resources, or industry, but rather a broader emphasis on international cooperation and the promotion of human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture