reason for us down here to be opening the windows for peace. 5. The Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I call on the Secretary-General. 6. The Secretary-General (interpretation from Spanish): I agree with you, Mr. President, that the tempestuous threats from outside are tempered by the tranquillity of our meeting here today. 7. At the inaugural meeting of the’ Security Council, the first President, who was from Australia, said in his open- ing remarks that the Council would perform a function which was unique in the history of international organizations-the direction of collective action for the maintenance of peace, justice and the rule of law. 8. That assertion by the first President-and I may say how fitting it is that on this commemorative occasion a Minister of the Australian Government is once again pres- ent at the Council table-was totally in keeping with the conviction and hope the founding nations placed .in the concept of a representative, multilateral body, responsible for the maintenance of peace and security among the sov- ereign States of the international community. In the course of 4@years, we have seen the difficulties entailed in fully realizing the anticipated benefits of this concept. I have myself felt compelled to warn that the Security Council is not fully achieving the goals set for it in the Charter of the United Nations. But, even now, I would agree with that first Piesident of the Council. The Council is an histori- cally unique organ, with a purpose and responsibility which is not and cannot be shown by any other entity. 9. The Security Council has remained in essentially per- manent session for almost 40 years. Its members have always been on call to consider action to be taken in the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a high-ranking official, likely the Secretary-General of the United Nations, addressing the Security Council. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is related to international relations, peace, and security. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on the role and purpose of the Security Council in maintaining peace and security.

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