members have the will to act. This is the case with France. 189. It is also important that the Secretary-General, for his part-and I am sure he will permit me to say this, because of my friendship for him-should assume in full the role conferred on him under the Charter. He will really be able to do this only if he feels he has the backing of the members of the Council, with whom he is required to act in close consultation and to maintain trustful relations. France, for its part, is ready to give its support to the Secretary-General whenever it can when he is acting, of course, in nursuance of the mandates entrusted to him by the Council or takes, in the framework of his functions, useful initiatives for the maintenance of peace. The con- cept the present Secretary-General has of his functions, as he has explained on numerous occasions and as is evident from the actions that he has undertaken to facilitate the solution of certain international disputes and conflicts, seems to us to be the best. As the Secretary-General has himself has emphasized, the confidence that Member States place in him should not, however, mean that they can divest themselves of their own responsibilities, as happens sometimes, ‘not to say too often. 190. This reminder is a timely one. The Organization, and the Security Council in particular, cannot succeed in the tasks conferred on them by the Charter unless the Member States adopt a realistic and responsible attitude, unless they are ready, especially within the Council, to allow a sense of responsfbility to prevail over respect for solidarities or a narrow concept of national interests. 191. Let us not hide behind the overly comfortable myth of a bureaucratic organization endowed with its own will, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the role of the United Nations Secretary-General and the responsibilities of member states in maintaining international peace and security. The language used is diplomatic and formal, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and diplomacy rather than a specific sector such as economy, health, or education. The text also references the UN Charter and the Security Council, further supporting the conclusion that it is related to international relations.

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