political constraints. Thiswillundoubtedly helptocreatealasting atmosphere ofdetente inthatpeninsula, thusincreasing theprospects foritsreunificationo Withthisaiminmind,wefavourtheadmission ofthetwoKoreastothis Organization -thusfilling anunreasonable gap. TheCharter oftheunitedNations, whosefortieth anniversary weare celebrating thisyear,provides means,ifwewanttousethem,whichcouldrespond adequately totheneedsofpeoples exposed tosuddenchange. Awarethatthedestinies ofnations, bothlargeandsmall,areclosely linked, theUnitedNations hasbecomeauniqueforumformeetings, discussions and co-opera tion.JSM/ed A/40/PV.8 S3 (Mr.Andreotti, Italy) Withinthecontext ofthisevolution towards pluralism, whichwedeeatobe highlypositive, disputes andconflicts stillexist,ofcourse. Suchconflicts, eventhoughtheymaybeofacircumscribed andsectoral nature, couldendup becoming -asaresultofthisphenomenon ofgeneral interdependence -universal events whichbeartheseedsofdangerformankind asawhole. Thisiswhy,ontheeveofanewyear,whichweintendtodedicate topeace, itseemstomeextremely appropriate toreflect onthemannerinwhichthis Organization couldplayanevengreater roleasaforumwhichcanforeshadow and anticipate eventssoastodirect themtowards anordered andharmonious coexistence between peopleandnations. TheItalian Government willmakeitscontribution tothisendbecause weare convinced thatpeaceisindivisible andiswondaybydaythrough sacrifices ~d concessions, without everslackening ourattention oryielding tothetemptation of adopting easysolutions. Kr.DIZDAREVIC (Yugoslavia): Atthismomentofg~eattragedy whichhas befallen thepeopleoffriendly Mexico Icannotbut,firstandforemost, express thedeepest condolences andsolidarity ofthepeopleofYugoslavia. Weare convinced thattheinternational community willdoitsbestandprovide necessary relieftothepeopleandGovernment ofMexicointheirself-sacrificing efforts to overcome theeffects ofthisdreadful catastrophe. Mr.President, itgivesmepleasure tocongratulate you,therepresentative of Spain, acountry withwhichYugoslavia hasgoodandfriendly relations, onyour election tothehighofficeofPresident ofthefortieth anniversary session ofthe General Assembly oftheUnitedNations.JSM/ed A/40/PV.8 54-55 (Mr.Dizdarevic, Yugoslavia) Ialsowishtoexpress ourappreciation toMr.JavierPerezdeCuellar, for hiscontinued efforts tomaketheUnitedNations aforumforanequitable dialogue onallissuesofvitalinterest fortheinternational community. Wecometothefortieth sessionoftheGeneral Assembly feelingthatitis necessary torecall, forthesakeofthefuture gthepaththatourorganization tooktoreachthisanniversary. Moreover, wecomewithafeelin~ ofresponsibility tomakeacommondecision, atthishistoric turning point,astowhatshouldbe donewithaviewtobuilding abetterandmorejustworld. TheUnitedNations wasconceived asanexpression ofthedesireandeffortof peace-loving peoples oftheworldto·embark,afterawarthathadcaused unparalleled destruction andlossofhumanlives,uponaroadofpedce, co-operation onequalfooting, aroadthatwouldensurethefulfilment ofthe essential aspirations ofcountries andpeoples forfreedom, independence and progress. Theprinciples andobjectives laiddownintheCharter, whichwehave madeuniversal, havebeenourlodestar andsupport insecuring thebasic inalienable rightsofallcountries andpeoples irrespective ofrace,levelof development andpolitical system. Experience hasshownthattherecanbenotrue peaceorprogress intheworldunlesstheserightsarefullyexercised. Duringthe40yearsoftheexistence oftheUnitedNations, theworld underwent vastchanges. TheUnitedNations wasanintegral partofthesechanges, affecting themandchanging itseliEintheprocess. Duringthesedecades our Organization gaveagreatcontribution tothepreservation ofpeaceandsecurity in theworld. Undertheauspices andwiththeassistance oftheUnitedNations, the struggle fortheliberation ofpeoples fromcolonial ruleanddomination waswon.* *Mr.Makeka(Lesotho), Vice-President, tooktheChair.MLG/jh A/40/PV.8 56 (Mr.Dizdarevic, Yugoslavia) Newlyliberated andsovereign States, wit.hequalrights$ entered theworldscene, thusradically 'changing themapoftheworld. Often,whenwesoughtwaysof meeting thegreatchallenges thatwehadtoface,thisuniversal forumwitnessed patience, wisdomandfaithinprogress. Thisiswhereanewinter-national practice andawareness wereforged, notwithstanding allthedifficulties mldresistance encountered. Thisiswhereweelaborated, codified andtriedtomakeuniversal the rulesgoverning relationsamongsovereign nationsandStates. Thisiswherewe adopted theconceptofthenewinternational economic order. Thisiswherewe
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country, possibly at the United Nations General Assembly. It discusses the importance of the United Nations in promoting peace, cooperation, and development among nations. The text touches on various themes, including the need for nations to work together, the importance of the Charter of the United Nations, and the progress made in promoting peace and security.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations