Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Errol Mahabir. 75. Mr. MAHABIR (Trinidad and Tobago): I am deeply honoured to address this special meeting of the Security Council convened to commemorate the fortieth anniver- sary of the founding of the United Nations. It is a happy coincidence that this historic meeting is being held under the presidency of a country which was one of the founding nations and which has since then continued to play a prominent role in the conduct of the affairs of the Council. I am confident that under your wise and able guidance, Sir, this meeting will prove most constructive at this crucial juncture in the existence of the Council and of the United Nations. 77. Allow me at this time to convey to the Government and the people of Mexico the heartfelt sympathy of the Government and the people of Trinidad and Tobago for the extensive damage and loss of life resulting from the recent earthquakes in Mexico. 6 78. Forty years ago, the world, already shocked by the destruction and suffering of the Second World War, recoiled in horror at the devastation visited upon Hiro- shima and Nagasaki by what was then the most lethal weapon of war ever employed by man. In the aftermath was born an urgent desire to promote peace among nations and to forswear the use of force in the settlement of disputes. Thus, in 194551 States, reatlirming their faith in human dignity and in the equality of all men and of all nations, agreed to establish the United Nations. The founding fathers envisaged that the United Nations would achieve a more sober and stable international order. This organization, inspired by a desire for collective security, was intended to establish and to maintain international peace and security and to foster an environment for 
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The text appears to be a speech delivered by a representative of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations Security Council. The speech commemorates the 40th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and expresses condolences for recent natural disasters. It does not mention specific economic, industrial, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on international relations, peace, and security.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief