demands 1argueourcaseorpassjudgement. OUrapproach continues tobepolitical; ourdesireistofindsolutions, andtherefore onecanwellunderstand our frustration whenatthe en,~·:.>fthesession, orevenduringthecourseofit,the filesareputawayandclosed, onlytobereopened foruseinotherdebates.AMB/3 A/40/PV.12 72 (Hr.Rabetafika, Madagascar) However,. thecurrent session toSOlleextentlacksthesenseoffutility to whichunfortunat:ely wehavebecolIeaccustoMed. Inde~iI,weareconvinced thatour thoughts shouldbedevoted todefining theconditions forthecreation ofabetter worldforfuturegenerations. Itaightbewondered whether thereexistsabetter worldthanthatinwhichwelive,which,afterall,hasbeenfreeofworldwarfor twogenerations, aworldwhich,wearetold,enjoysglobally aprosperity unmatched inhumanhistory, aworldinwhichscience andtechnology areatourservice -but alsounfortunately aworldwherethereareaoreshadows than ~aysoflight. However,itisquitenatural foragivensocietyateachstageofits development toregarditselfasthebest.Hereitissufficient torecalltheAge ofEnlightenment. But,justasanationisdedicated tostriving todevelop and flourish, thedestiny oftheinternational societyistosurpassitsprevious achievements. Inthatcontext, 'wesay:Yes,therewillalwaysbeabetterworld thanthatwhichitsuggested tous,andbetterthantheoneweleavebehind. That isourvision. Itisnotmerelywishful thinking, butwillbetheoutcome ofthe dynamic ofhistory. Itisourhopethatpresent andfuturerealities willreflect itbetter. Iwishtoconclude byreading outtotheAssembly afewextrac~ ''.:romthe message sentbyMr.DidierRatsiraka ,President oftheDemocratic Republic of Madagascar, totheSecretary-General on8May,asfollows~ "Whentheinte:n&tiolial cviiiiiUfi1i;y isC01IlJIiemorating thefortieth anniversary ofthevictory overnazismandfascismattheendoffdleSecond WorldWak:,thesuuggle wagedagainst them,thepeopleandtheGovernment of theDemocratic Republic ofMadagascar onceagainreaffirm theirfirmadherence tothepurposes andprinciples oftheUnitedNations Charter andrecogr.ize theAMB/3 A/40/PV.12 73 (Kr.Rabetafika, Madagascar) effective instruaent whichcanplayitscrucial roleinthemaintenance of international peaceandsecurity •••Thestruggle againstallforasof injustice, racialdiscrimination andFascist idaologies andpractices isone ofthebasicprinciples ofthepolicyoftheDemocratic Republic of Madagascar. ThepeopleandtheGovermaentofMadagascar havealwaysbeen opposed tofascism andallothe~formsoftotalitarian l~eologies and practices basedoninto~'erance, hatredangracialterror, andallformsof domination andhegemony. "Weareoonvinced that,despiteallthedifficulties itencounters, the UnitedNations willdevelop between nations friendly relations basedon respect fo~theprinciple ofequality oftherightsofpeoples andtheirright toself-determination, andwillachieve international co-operation by developing andfostering respect forhumanrightsandfundamental freedoms and willbeabletopreserve peaceformankind asawhol~,· Nr.DOST(Afghanistan): Iwishattheoutsettocongratulate the President warmly uponhiselection topreside overthefortietb session ofthe General Assembly. Whileoffering thefullco-operation ofthedelegation ofthe Democrat~= Republic ofAfghanistan, wesincerely wishhimsuccess inthedisCharge ofhisresponsibilities. MayIalsoputonrecordourappreciation ofth.eesteemed Secretary-General, Mr.JavierPerezdeCuellar, forhisdevoted effortstouplifttheroleand effectiveness oftheOrganization. Onthegrievous andmadoccmsion ofthetragedy thathasbefallen thepeople ofMexico, weexpress outdeepsorrowandsympathytothebereaved families ofthe deceased andtothepeopleandtheGovernment ofMexico.AMH/3 A/40/PV.12 74-75 (Hr.COst,Afghanistan) thefounding ofourOrganization. Thatprovides uswithafitting opportunity for reflection onwhichofthemostimportant taskssetbeforetheOrganization bythe signing ofitsCharter havebeenaccomplished; whathavebeenthecausesbehindthe failures tofulfilcertainofitsotherresponsibilities; andwhatarethe prospects forexploring newavenues tomaketheUnitedNations fullyresponsive to thoseneedsandaspirations forwhichitwasinitially created. Aglanceatthe40yearsofservice bytheUnitedNations givesussufficient reasons toa$se~tthatithasbecomeanindispensable instrument ofinternational life.Itsachievements, although limited andmodest, havebeenofimmense importance inreshaping thewholecontent ofinternational relations.NR/at A/40/PV.12 76 (Mr.Dest,Afghanistan) TheUnitedNations, whichwasgivencuep~1wa~y-_.- ~U.L'l::intheWQintan~n=a of international peaceandsecurity andinfurthering international economic co-operation, acquired averyimportant position inmanaging international relations throughtheapplication ofthenormsandprinciples ofinternational law
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Madagascar at the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on the theme of international cooperation, peace, and development. The speaker discusses the importance of finding solutions to global problems, the role of the United Nations in promoting peace and security, and the need to strive for a better world. The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, or any of the other categories, but rather emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the United Nations' role in promoting peace and development.

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