Secretary-General, particularly with regard to the United Nations involvement in the achievement of independence for Hamibia and progress in negotiations for peaceful settlements of regional conflicts in Cambodia* Afghanistan, Western Sahara. Central America, South Africa and, mar% recently, the Persian Gulf. The report also addresses other pressing issues such as human rights, drugs, diaarmament, the environment, trade, finance and debt servicing. Although major conflicts and tensions may appsa~ to bc peripheral to us in the South Pacific, we are not immune to their effects. We feel their impact on our ec3nomy~ our international obifgntiona and our moral eonvictione. I speak today in full awareness of the international media publicity, both positive and advarse, that Papua New Guinea has attracted over the past two years. The increased activity in our patsnleum and mining sectors, the closure of the Bougainville copper mine in May last year and the subsequent unrest in that w/3 u45mv.5 4 province of our country have focused attention on Papua New Guiaea. Unfortunately for Papua New Guinea, the Bougainvflls and law-and-order crises have tended to attrwt 111ore attention than the many positive developments taking place in the QOUntrJ. Like many developing <@ountrieo we have our ahare oti problems, and we are addreuring them with energy mnd determination. Initiatives have been taken by my 3overnment to promote sconomic growth, to further develop education and training opportunities,, particularly in tertiary and technical areas, and to generate employment and income opportunitiee. At the same time. we are developing the capacity of the publfic service aud strengthening law-enforcement agencies. As a result of the closure of Eougainville mine, my 60vernment, with the help of the Worltl Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international and national aid agencies, has developed an integrated structural adjustment programme 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the current state of Papua New Guinea, highlighting its economic development, human rights, and international relations. The Secretary-General's report is mentioned as a reference point, and the country's efforts to address its problems, such as economic growth, education, and employment, are described. The text also touches on the impact of global conflicts and tensions on Papua New Guinea's economy and international obligations.

**Category**
Economic development, Education, Employment