credit side of the Organization’s balance-sheet, a document that was adopted 25 years ago deserves a special place- namely, the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The implementation of this Declaration has been of invaluable assistance to the national liberation struggle of the peoples and has pro- moted the attainment of freedom and independence by dozens of former colonies and hundreds of millions of human beings. The young States of Asia, Africa and Latin America which have joined the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries have participated in the most active way in the presentation and adoption of decisions in all organs of the United Nations. 62. By drawing on the means provided in the Charter for the settlement of international conflicts and the prevention and halting of acts of aggression, the Organization has 5 made a definite contribution to overcoming a number of grave international crises. 63. The Security Council has an important role here. In the context today of ways and means of enhancing its effectiveness, we state once again that the success of the Council’s work depends, first and foremost, on the politi- cal will of States and their determination to strive for the consistent attainment of those noble goals set out in the Charter. It is of paramount importance in this regard that all States comply unswervingly with their obligation under the Charter to abide by decisions qfthe Council and to carry them out. We cannot permit resolutions of the Coun- cii designed to eliminate crisis situations-in particular in the Middle East, Central America,and southern Africa- to remain unimplemented. 70. The celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations should, in our view, serve as an additional incentive for the concerted efforts of States in the interests of achieving the lofty purposes and principles enshrined in 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement about the United Nations and its role in promoting international cooperation, peace, and development. It highlights the organization's achievements in promoting independence and freedom, settling international conflicts, and preventing aggression. The text does not specifically focus on economic development, natural resources, or industry, but rather on the organization's role in international relations and global governance.

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