of peaceful coexistence. On this solemn occasion comme- morating the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, 1 wish to reiterate that the Chinese Government and people will, as always, work with all other peace-loving countries and peoples for the preserva- 251. The PRESIDENT: May I express my personal thanks to the State Councillor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China for the kind remarks he made about my part-in his words-in helping to resolve a problem left over from history. That exercise was essentially a partner- ship, and I salute my partner in that exercise in the same spirit as that in which he saluted me. 252. I now call upon the next speaker inscribed on my list, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation of Burkina Faso, Mr. Basile L&tan? Guissou. 253. Mr. GUISSOU (Burkina Faso) (inreroreturion from French): My delegation‘is pleased thatthe Security Council has convened this official meeting on the eve of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, and that it is being held . under your presidency, Sir. 254. Forty years ago, having learned the lessons of the conflagrations of two world wars, the peoples of the world expressed their common determination to work together to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. Further, they proclaimed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and value of the human per- son, in equal rights for men and women and for nations great and small. 255. The practical, living expression of that common determination was the establishment of the United Nations, whose purposes include the maintenance of inter- national peace and security, the development of friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principles of the equality of peoples and their right of self- determination, and the achievement of international co- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations, focusing on the organization's purposes and principles, such as maintaining international peace and security, promoting friendly relations among nations, and achieving international cooperation. The tone is diplomatic and formal, suggesting that the text is likely related to international relations and politics.

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