to asmist Papua New Sufaoa through a difficult series of short-term problems. Anong other things, the prograrmne will ensure that major re5ourcea are progsesnivrly drveloped for the benefit of the country and ita people. A firat round of negotiations with Bougainville leaders produced an accord and the boris for tbo restoration of services by the national Government to that troubled island. &Cy Governiitent is conrmitted to continued peaceful dialogue with tbhp peopde of Bougaiuvlllle 80 that togethsr we can achieve an amicable settlement 0P the crbsrie and a return to normalcy. The South BasPfie Commuutty is made up predominantly of small, island States, rcattescY Wlroughout a vast ocean. For a loag time our interests and well&sing have been accorded the lowart priority by world military and economic Powers. We are vit:oX~y concerned ahout mar region. Like otherar we in the Pacific wish to &relop undo coad%iboils crE paat% on& SOCurity. Most Pacific aaticna depend on a amall nuder of agricultural and matins products Ear their livelihood and export i?lCaW. ?or these reasons we concluded the South Pacific Nueloar-Free-Zone Trmaty, Uu Convontioa for the Protection and Dovslopment of the Natural Resourcea and Raviroruwnt of the South Pacific Bagion, and the Convention for the Prohibition of Drfft-Hot Pf8hing in the South Pacific. We therefore strongly deplore nticlear activities and the dumping of toxic vaatos , which threaten our fragile ecosystems. W, also view with doop concorn wanton exploitation of our resources. TM8 year m8rko the thirtieth anaiversery of the historic Declaration on the Qrautgng of Ladepandence to Colbnial Countries and Pooplas. ft. aleo usher8 in th8 International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism. PaPua New Guinea urges that the proeers of doeolonizatiox should be accelerated and strengthened as part of tbo prosont favourable disposition surrounding the work of the Unitod Dations. Ue 8te pleased that positive measures are continually being pursued in New 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the country's commitment to peaceful dialogue and cooperation with other Pacific island states, as well as its concerns about the exploitation of natural resources and the environment. It also mentions the country's efforts to promote economic development and independence. Given these themes, it seems likely that the text is primarily focused on international relations and development issues.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade