friendly peopleofMexicoanddeeplydistressed andgrieved bythesufferings now endured bysomanyfamilies. Fromthisrostrum, Ioffermymostsincere condolences totheMexican peopleandassureitofourfullsolidarity andourwill toworkwithintheinternational community tobringitthenecessary assistance and aid.00/7 A/40/PV.21 22 (Mr.Filali, Morocco) ourOrganization hasbeensubjected tofrequent andoftenexaggerated criticism ofitseffectiveness anditsability tofaceuptotheincreasingly complex problems ofchemodernworld. Yetithasneverbeensoclosetoitsgoal ofuniversality, foritnowcomprises 159States, whereas onlysome50ofuswere presentatSanFrancisco whentheChartElr wasadopted. Thiscanbeseenasthe clearest proofofourOrganization's significant contribution totheliberation of peoples fromtheyokeofcolonialism andforeign occupation. Theequal representation ofallMembers withinourAssembly, regardless ofsizeandpower, andtheconstant protection ofhumanrightswithout distinction astocolour, race, religion orpolitical opinion havemadetheUnitedNations as~nbolofthe democratization ofinternational relations. Itisauniqueandprivileged forum formeetings anddialogue amongallStates, whichcandiscussbilateral relations aswellasmajorissuesofgeneral interest andthusseektocreateaclimate conducive toprogress andpeace. Despite theseimportant achievements, ourOrganization hasnaturally experienced certain difficulties inadapting tothegreatupheavals whichhave takenplaceoverthepast40years-beittheaccesstonational sovereignty of peoples representing almosttwothirdsofmankind andsuffering fromthe consequences ofcolonialism andexploitation orthetechnological revolution and theperfection ofnuclear weapons inthehandsofalimited numberofPowers. To placeitscredibility anditsviability onasounder footing, ourOrganization must meetthechallenges ofthemodernworldbyrationalizing itsprocedures and equipping itselfwithappropriate mechanisms. Wecannotbutadmitthattodateit hasprovedineffective inproviding anadequate solution tothequestions of international security anddisarmament, establishing ajustandequitable new international orderand,finally, thesituations prevailing intheMiddleEastand insouthern Africa.00/7 A/40/PV.21 23 (Mr.Filal!, Morocco) Atthetimewhenwearecelebrating thefortieth anniversary ofour- Organization wemustallbemindful ofthefounding fathers' firmwilltoDsave succeeding generations fromthe~ourge ofwarN.Throughout thesepast40years ourOrganization hasmadepraiseworthy andofteninnovative efforts, suchasthe establishment ofemergency forces, toattainitsprimary objective, namely, the maintenance ofinternational peaceandsecurity. Theplanethasindeedbeenspared aglobalconflagration, which,intheageofweapons ofmassdestruction, would assumetheproportions oftruemasssuicide, butthefactremainsthatlocal conflicts haveabounded, especially intheunderprivileged regions oftheworld, thuscounteracting theefforts andsacrifices madebythepeoples concerned for theireconomic development. Ideological considerations andthedifficulties inherent inthe decision-making machinery haveveryoftenprevented theOrganization from performing withthedesired efficiency itsfunctions inthesettlement ofsuch conflicts, whicharemaintained andexacerbateu byoutside intervention, the recruitment andfinancing ofmercenaries andthegranting oftransitfacilities to them.TheKingdom ofMorocco, inlinewiththerecommendation ofthenon-aligned summitinNewDelhiinMarch1933,supports allefforts madewithintheUnited Nations towards theadoption ofaninternational convention toprohibit such activities. Ithasalsobecomeamatterofurgency todevelop thepreventive function exercised bytheSecurity Council andtheSecretary-General, asan impartial thirdparty,indefusing conflict situations intimebymakinguseofall available procedures forthepeaceful settlement ofdisputes, suchasinquiry, mediation, goodoffices orthesending ofobserver missions. AsaStatebordering onthemostimportant channel ofmaritime communications, theStraitofGibraltar, whichlinkstheAtlantic totheMediterranean, theKingdom ofMorocco hasworkedconstantly withinboththeGeneral Assembly andthe00/7 A/40/PV.2l 24-25 (Mr.Fila!i, Morocco) Disarmament Commission inGenevafortheestablishment ofconditions conducive to
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech given by a representative of Morocco at the United Nations, focusing on the organization's effectiveness, the challenges it faces, and its role in maintaining international peace and security. The speech touches on various topics, including the organization's evolution, the importance of its founding principles, and the need for reform. It also mentions specific issues, such as disarmament, the Middle East, and southern Africa. While the speech does not explicitly address economic development, humanitarian aid, or culture, it seems to be more focused on the political and security aspects of the United Nations' work.

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