that seeks to impose its own will on others. 271. Receptive as we are to the winds of change, and aware of the role we have to play in the Security Council in order to ensure respect for the Charter so that humanity may prosper, Burkina Faso has in its term of office endea- voured as far as possible to exercise restraint. Our constant and permanent concern has been, and will be, to ensure that our contribution to the search for solutions to the problems confronting the world is always unequivocally geared to safeguarding international peace and security. 272. Let us once again give vent to our creative genius. Once again let us endow ourselves with the political will to change that which obviously no longer accords with collec- tive expectations. It is perfectly possible to conceive of the right of veto being allocated according to geographical distribution among the members of the Council. Such a change in an established order which seems to us to be outmoded would, provided all agreed to be strictly bound by their obligations and their commitments, undoubtedly make it possible to ensure implementation of the numer- ous decisions we have taken, which often remain dead letters. 273. We propose that in 1986 a high-level meeting of the Council be convened which would have on its agenda the question of disarmament, which should, we believe, be closely linked to the concept of economic and social devel- opment of mankind as a whole. Certainly it is not a nor- mal situation when such an important issue, which represents a permanent threat to international peace and security, is not included on the agenda of the Council. 274. My delegation hopes, on the eve of the fortieth anni- versary of our Organization, and at the end of the term of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of Burkina Faso to the United Nations, discussing the country's goals and proposals for international cooperation and reform. The language used is diplomatic and focused on the United Nations Charter and the Security Council, suggesting a focus on international relations and governance.

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