StatesQndtomakethebestuseofthehelpthathasbeenprovided. Wealsopaya tribute totheGovernments oftheAfricanco,ntries, whichhave spa~ednceffortin theirstruggle fortheachievement ofdecisive, strongandlong-lasting formsof development. ~ IBCr/gmr A/40/PV.5 72 (Mr.Gama,Portugal ~ Inthepastfewyearswehavelearned C;,:.attheworld 1nt~rdependence inwhich wea1.1liverequires theexistence ofsolidarity amongnations. Andallthe membersoftheinternational colllllunity, withnoexception whatsoever, haveto participate insuchsolidarity, assuming theirrespective responsibilities inthe pursuitofasustained andvigorous economic growth, andinthepromotion ofan international economic community inwhichrealistic multilateral co-operation, gearedtowardsaction, shouldplayafundamental role.portugal, asaEuropean countryatanintermediate stageofdevelopmen~, hasspeared noefforttoshoulder itsownreponsibilities inthiscontext. Furthermore, mycountry hasalsocontributed tothesearchforsolutions to theproblems thatbesettheworldeconomy, participating indifferent forumsinan efforttoclosethegapthatseparates thethirdworldfromthedeveloped countries andcontributing tothecreation ofthenecessary consensus onmoneyandfinance, trade,debtproblems andtransfer offinancial resources. Theworldshouldsparenoeffortinthesearchforjustandlong-lasting solutions totheproblems Ihavementioned, problems thatdeeplyconcern theentire international community. Theurgencyofsuchsolutions isclearly demonstrated by thenegative effectsthatpractically alltheseproblems haveinthefieldofhuman rights. Theworldisincreasingly awareofthefactthattheconsequences ofthe violation ofhumanrightsandhumanfreedoms haveledinseveral regionsofour worldtosocialandpolitical instability, oftenresulting inarmedconflicts. The recenteventsinsouthAfricaareaclearexampleoftheviolation ofhumanrights initsultimate cons'9quences. Butthesametypeofdangerous situation canbe foundinotherpartsoftheworld,wheretheviOlation ofhumanrightsiscaused notbyinternal pressu~es suchasapartheid butbyexternal interference. ThecaseBCT/gnar~~~~------~~.~~~~~~~~~~~--~-------, A/40/pV.S 73 W.'",.Gama,Portugal) ofAfghanistan, withsuchgreatinternational political implications, canbe clearly placedwithinsuchacontext: itspeopleares~illsuffering fromthe presence offoreign troopswithpowerful andcruelmeansofrepression and destf:uct.ion. Wearefirmlyconvinced thatonlybyapplying uniformcriteria canwemakean analysis andassessment ofthedifferent typesofviolations ofhumanrightswhich wouldmakeitpossible todenounce andeliminate moreorlesscovertcasesof violations ofsuchrights. Wefirmlybelieve alsothatthisanimperative for overcoming themisleading concept thatStatesovereignty canbeinvoked toprevent international protection ofhumanrights. Similarly, wearefirmlyconvinced thatinthefinalanalysis international peaceandsecurity canbefullypreserved onlyiftheyarebasedonsocialjustice andonrespect forindividual rights. Furthermore, theyshouldrestonthepremise thatthedevelopment ofdifferent societies andtheiradaptation tota'1e requirements ofprogress anddevelopment shouldtakeplaceinaccordance withthe freewillofthose di~ectly concerned. Inthisframework, fullrespect forthe righttoself-determination oftheindividual andofpeoplesisakeyelementof international life.Equally important isrespect fortheintegrity ofthehuman being,forhisrighttobegrantedcivilandpolitical freedoms andtoenjoy economic, socialandcultural livingconditions whichallowforself-fulfilment, without discrimination. Anydisregard fortheseprinciples ofinternational law, whichunderlie theunitedNations, placesthepeoplewhosedignity andintegrity havebeenviolated ininhuman environments andsometimes evenmakesthemexilesin theirowncountry, oroftengivesthemnootherchoicethantorenounce livingin theirmotherland, thusforcing themtototakerefugeinforeign lands.SCl/gmr A/40/PV.5 74 (Mr.Gama,Portugal) WeshouldalsoPayspecial attention toallthedifferentregims oftheworld wherethehumanbeingisaprisonerofpoverty. Inanenvironment shadowed by hunger,illiteracy andthelackofminimum economic, socialandcultural standards, civilandpolitical rightscanhardlybeexercised inadequate conditions. The humanbeingisentitled todevelopment, andeventhoughdevelopment ml.J.stinvolve theentireinternational community, itisessential tobearinmindthatman himselfisthE~reasonforsuchdevelopment andthatStateshavetheprimary responsibilit:l toensurethefullparticipation oftheirrespective populations in suchaprocef~, without anykindofdiscrimination against themorev.ulnerable sectorsofsociety. Inviewofthis,Portugal refuses toacceptthelackof existence o:Eanewinternational economic orderasapr~text fortheconstant and systematic derogation ofcivilandpolitical rights. "Participatim, development andpeace"wasprecisely thethemeofthewcrld
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a government representative, likely the Portuguese representative to the United Nations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, solidarity, and human rights, and specifically mentions economic development, poverty, and the struggle for independence in various countries. The text also touches on the themes of peace, security, and social justice.

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