economic structure. ThereisnodoubtthattheUnitedNations systemhasbeeninstrumental in providing economic andtechnical assistance tothedeveloping countries. Howev~r, basicproblems, starting withhungerandpoverty intheworldandextending tothe debtproblem ofthedeveloping countries, haveremained withus. Manyglobalissuesandregional questions ontheagendaofthissession have beenwithusfrompreceding y~ars,someinfactsincetheinception ofthe Organization. Aswecommemorate thefortieth anniversary ofthenewbeginning made inSanFrancisco, persistent armedconflicts, confrontation andactsofviolence continue todominate theinternational SCene. MyGovernment iscommitted tosupport everyr.ealistic effortaimedat improving theinternational climate andpromoting justandequitable solutions to existing problems through peaceful means. MyGovernment's basicapproach toA/40/PV.22 43 (~r.Halefoglu, Turkey) allinternational, regional andbilateral issuesisguidedbytheoverriding importance weplaceondialogue andnegotiations. Ourgeographic location andour experiences constantly enhance ourawarenesS ofthefundamental needforboth regional andinternational peaceandsecurity. Thesearethemainpillars ofthe Turkish foreign policylaiddownmorethan60yearsagobyMustafa RemalAtaturk, thefounder oftheTurkish Republic. Improvement ofEast-West relations isthekeytoprogress invitalquestions relatedtothefutureandindeedtotheverysurvival ofhumanity. Thesearchfor detente through constructive dialogue andbroadco-operation, aswellasthe strengthening ofpeacebyestablishing astablemilitary balanceatthelowest possible levelofforcesthrough armscontrol anddisarmament, arethebasicgoals towhichwereaffirm ourcommitment inthiscontext. Wehavewelcomed thenegotiations inGenevabetween theUnitedStatesandthe SovietUnionontheirstratetic andintermediate-range nuclear weapons anddefence andspacesystems. Thesenegotiations, intended toworkouteffective agreements between thetwocountries, enjoythesupport ofallnations. Moderation and restraint inthegeneral context ofinternational relations wouldfacilitate the searchforagreement inallthreeareasofnegotiation. Lackofconfidence hasstoodout·fortoolongasthemostsalient feature of theinternational sceneandhascastuncertainty onthefuturebyincreasing tensions andrisksofconfrontation. Theapproaching summitmeeting between the UnitedStatesandtheSovietunionrekindled expectations forfutureefforts gradually toreverse thistrend. Wehopeeventual progress towards abetter understanding between thetwocountries willhelppavethewayfortangible results inotherrelated areas.JVM/ll A/40/1?V ..22 '44-45 (Mt.Halefoglu, Turkey) Confidencep\lilding onawiderscale.constitutes anilitp()~tant prerequisite for thesuccessofdisarmament initiatives. Progress ona11aspectsofarmscontrol anddisarmament through balanced andYeri~iable agreements continue· tobeourbasic aiminthis fie.ld~JSMVmh A/40/PV.22 46 (Mr.Halefoglu, Turkey) Negotiations havebeenunderwayforverifiable reductions inconventional forcesinEurope, aswellasverifiable confidence-building measures covering the wholeofEuropewhichhaveyettoproducemilitarily significant andpolitically binding agreements. Inaworld-wide context, acomprehensive andverifiable banon chemical weaponsistheimminent taskinthefaceoftheproliferation anduseof suchweapons. International co-operation inpromoting andencouraging respectforhuman rightsandforfundamental freedoms forallwithoutdistinction astorace,sex, language orreligion isoneofthebasicpurposes oftheUnitedNations. Human rights, ashighlighted bytheCharter, embodytheconcept ofnon-discrimination and aredirectly relatedtotheconcepts ofinternational peace,security andjustice. Grossandpersistent violations, suchasthesystemofapartheid, areboundto provoke there~tion oftheinternational community andleadtotensions that endanger peaceandstability. Racismandracialdiscrimination shouldbe eradicated inalltheirforms. Thegravesituation andthesocialandpolitical unrestinSouthAfricaarising fromthepolicyofapartheid havecontinued toplace aheavyburdenonboththehumanconscience andinternational relations. Turkeyhasneverestablished political oreconomic tieswiththeracistregime ofPretoria andoneveryoccasion hasraiseditsvoiceagainst theinhuman and degrading policyoftheGovernment ofSouthAfricaagainst theblackmajority. We sincerely hopethatallcitizens ofSouthAfricawillsoonenjoyhumanrightsand fundamental freedoms.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the Turkish government on various international issues, including economic development, disarmament, human rights, and international relations. While it touches on various topics, the focus seems to be on the government's stance on global issues and its commitment to promoting peace, security, and human rights.

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