Theyshowthattheapartheid regimecannotbereformed andthatonlyits elimination canbringabouttheestablishment ofafree,unitedanddemocratic society inSouthAfrica. Wewelcome thesanctions adopted bydeveloped countries against thePretoria regime. Thosesanctions, whichshouldundoubtedly bemore stringent, incombination withincreased moral,material anddiplomatic assistance tothejuststruggle oftheSouthAfrican peoples, arelikelytoinducethe defenders ofapartheid tolistentoreason.AP/rd A/40/PV.l8 29-30 (President Norodom Sihanouk) .',Eighth, th~~persistent drought, coupled withthecata3trophic phenomena of desertification andcompounded byexternal economic factors, continue toclaimtens ofmillions ofvictims inAfrica. 'Wewishtoreaffirm oursolidarity withandour admiration foralltheAfrican peoples andGovernments whoarestruggling with courage, tenacity anddignity tocopewiththisunprecedented economic andsocial crisis. ThepeopleofKampuchea, asmallandimpoverished country, avictimofthe VietnamesG genocidal warofaggression, feelpartofandaredeeplyaffected bythe misfortunes andsUfferings oftheirAfrican brothers andsisters. Theywill continue tooffertheirverymodestcontributions tothecommendable efforts ofour Secretary-General andtheinternational community toalleviate thosesufferings. Weccn~~~tulate allthosecountries thathavegranted emergency assistance tothe vict;~4 andhaveprovided manifold formsofaidtotheAfrican programmes ofaction atthenational andregional levels, withaviewtofinding along-term structural solution tothecrisis. Theyhaveresponded positively totheirinternational responsibility, aresponsibility whichfallstousallashumanbeings. Theyhave shownthat,united, wecansuccessfully takeupthistragicchallenge, involVing a wholecontinent. Ninth candlast,weconsider thattheContadora groupisthebestinstrument toresolve thecrisisinCentral America bypeaceful means,andtorestore peace andstability onthebasisofrespect fortboindependence, sovereignty and territorial integrity ofallStatesintheregion.AW/at A/40/PV.18 31 (President Norodom Sihanouk) Therecentsetting upbyfourimportant LatinAmerican countries ofagroupin supportoftheContadora Groupwillnotfailtogiveanewimpetus toitsactionso astoprevent thesituation intheregionfromdangerously deteriorating, andit willhelptorealizeitsnobleobjectives. Wecontinue tolendoursupport and encouragement totheContadora Group. Theappalling natural calamity, whichplunges Mexicointomourning, hasupset theinternational community byitsexceptional size.Onthispainful occasion, I wouldlike,onbehalfofthepeopleofKampuchea andtheircoalition Government, andonmyownbehalf, toassuretheMexican Government andthevaliant peopleof Mexicoofourprofound sympathy andsincere condolences. ThePRESIDENT (interpretation fromSpanish): OnbehalfoftheGeneral Assembly 1wishtothankthePresident ofDemocratic Kampuchea fortheimportant statement hehaGjustmade. ~isRoyalHighness Samdech Norodom Sihanouk, President ofDemocratic Kampuchea, wasescorted fromtheGeneral Assembly Hall. AGENDA ITEM9(continued) GENERAL DEBATE Mr.YAQUBKHAN(Pakistan): Mr.president, mayIextendtoyouthe warmest felicitations ofthePakistan delegation onyourelection asPresident of thisfortieth anniversary session oftheGeneral Assembly. Spainhasaglorious heritage asapioneer intheageofdiscovery andhasconsistently playeda positive roleintheadvancement ofmankind. Yourunanimous election is, therefore, asmuchatribute toyourgreatcountry asitistoyouroutstanding qualities thatwehaverecognized duringyourlongassociation withtheUnited Nations. Iwouldalsoliketoexpress thedeepappreciation ofmydelegation forthe wiseandinspiring leadership displayed byyourpredecessor, Ambassador PaulLusaka. Theskill,distinction andsuccess withwhichhecarried outhisAW/at A/40/pv.18 32 (Mr.YaqubKhan,Pakistan) onerous responsibilities havegainedforhimandforhiscountry, zambia, the profound respectoftheinternational community. Ialsowishtoplaceonrecordoursincere appreciation forthe Secretary-General, Mr.JavierPerezdeCuellar, forhisdedicated effortstouphold theprinciples andpurposes oftheCharter oftheUnitedNations. Hisrepor.ton theworkoftheOrganization (A/40/1)v ontheeveofitsfortieth anniversary,
**Analysis**
The text discusses various global issues, including economic crises, natural disasters, and humanitarian efforts. It also touches on regional conflicts and international cooperation. The tone is more diplomatic and political, with a focus on international relations and collective action.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade