Letusabidebytheprovisions andletusremember, aboveall,theposition of theSecretary-General withintheframework oftheCharter, forhisroleis--------------------_._-----_._ .._- A/40/pv.~ 19-20 (ThePresident) extremely valuable. Andif,asi~nowthecase,wearefortunate enought tohave theability, expertise, skillandtackofaPerezdeCuellar, letusmakegooduse ofhimandoftheSecretariat intheinterest ofinternational peaceandsecurity andintheinterest oftheOrganization. ·United Nations forabetterworld·isthetheme9fourfortieth anniversary. Letusindeedhopethattheyear1985willmarkthebeginning ofaneraofdurable andglobalpeaceandjustice. Thisentiresessionwillbeconsidered tobeincommemoration ofthefortieth anniversary, andspecifically, wehopethat24OCtober 1985willalsocoincide with theproclamation oftheInternational YearofPeace. Butwemustnotmere~y pro~laimit;letusputanendtoexisting conflicts. Letususethisimportant anniversary torestore totheUnitedNations theprestige itneedsinordertobe viewednotwithirritation orwithsuspicion, butratherasanorganization primarily committed tomaintaining peaceandsecurity, developing friendly relations amongnations, andachieving international co-operation insolving international problems ofaneconomic, social,cultural orhumanitarian character, asanorganization whichservesasacentreforharmonizing theactions ofnations intheattainment ofthosecommonends.Inshort,letuscommitourselves to multilateral ism. IfMemberStatesstopped givingfraereintotheirself-interest incertain situations andmadeanefforttosubordinate ittothecommongoodofmankind, we wouldbeonthewaytofinding solutions tomanyconflicts. Totrytomakemight rightortomakeself-interest takeprecedence overtheinterests ofotherswould markamajorstepbackwards intheongoing questforpeace. Letusputasideself-interest forthegoodofallandletusseekabetter worldthrough theunitedNations. Letusbestinting inourefforts. Present and futuregenerations willthankusforit.A/4~/PV.l 21 ORGANIZATION OFWORlt ThePRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanisb~: Asannounced inthe Journal, 1JImediately follOllil19 this ~lenary meeting weshallboldconsecutive laeetings oftheMainCotmIittees forthepurpose ofelecting theirChairmen and, thereafter, thesecondplenary lHetingwillbeconvened fortheelection ofthe Vice-Presidents oftheGeneral Assembly. Atthispointandbeforeadjourning tt-efirstplenary meeting, Ishouldlike todrawtheattention ofrepresentative ..!toth~factthatnocandidate hasbeen nOllinated forthechairunahip oftheSpecialPolitical COIIlllittee. HenceIpropose thattheotherMainCommittees oftheAsseDOly proceedfirstto·theelection of theirrespective Chairmen afterwhichthefirstmeeting oftheSpecialPolitical COBmittee willbeconvened forthepurpose ofelecting theChairman ofthat Ca.aittee. Itwassodecided. Themeeting roseat4.10p.m.
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement by a high-ranking official, likely the President of the General Assembly, discussing the importance of the United Nations and its role in promoting international peace and security. The speech touches on the theme of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations and the need to restore its prestige. It also mentions the importance of multilateralism and the need to put aside self-interest for the common good. The speech does not specifically address any of the categories listed, but it does discuss the role of the United Nations in promoting peace and security, which could be related to humanitarian aid and relief or international cooperation.

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