withcomplete respect fortheprinciples ofthesovereign equality ofStatesand whichenables theOrganization tobeeffective.effortwas,therefore, undertaken notonlytoovercome pastproblems butalsoto Itissimilarly incontrast withtheimpotence withwhichtheinternationalJSMVrd Security Council frommakingthecontribution topeacewhichisincumbent uponit. unitedNations hasbeeneffective andproductive forallpeoples. Whenthebalancecommunity viewstheexistence ofconflicts thatbecomeworseandtendtospread.conflicts. Itisalsoinsharpcontrast withtheparalysis whichprevents the community. Forthatreason, everytimetheprinciple ofsovereign equality isJSM/rd~-~-~--- -~-~----~------------:-- A/40/PV.16 23 (Mr.delValle,Chile) States, theCharterisbeingviolated andtheOrganization losesitspowerof persuasion andthemoralauthority forachieving itsobjectives. Infact,the principle ofnon-intervention anditsconfirmation asaruleofinternational law havebeenregarded asaprimordial objective oftheirinternational policybythe countries oftheLatinAmerican region. Mycountry, whichgivesaspecial meaning tothisprinciple, believesitisopportune atthepresent momenttorecallthe historic "Declaration onPrinciples ofInternational Lawconcerning Friendly Relations andCo-Operation amongStatesinaccordance withtheCharter ofthe unitedNations (resolution 2625(XXV». Amongotherprovisions, itemphasizes that strictcompliance byallStateswiththeobligation nottointervene intheaffairs ofothersisanessential condition forassuring peaceful coexistence amongnations. Complete respect forthesovereign attributes ofaStateconstitutes a guarantee, especially forthesmallormedium-sized nations which,inclUding Chile, represent thegreatmajority oftheMembers oftheOrganization. Theywishto develop theirownpolitical, economic, socialandcultural planswithfullautonomy andfreefromthreatsofforeign interference. Chile,whichinrecentyearshaslivedthroughdifficult hourswhileseeking tQconsolidate thefreedom whichwasalmostcompletely lostinthepolitical process of1970to1973,hasoftensuffered fromblatant interference inits internal affairs. Countries whichareunaware oftherealsituation havealways beendisposed totakeanegative viewofouractions. Wehavealsobeenvictims of oneofthemostsubtleformsofinterference, namely, thecampaign of disinformation whichwasmountedpolitically onaninternational scale,aimedat distorting ourimageintheeyesofworldpublicopinion. Whileacknowledging theaccomplishments oftheunitedNations systeminthe maintenance ofsecurity, thepromotion ofco-operation, thecodification and progressive development ofinternational law,itisalsonecessary torefertothethereconstruction ofadevastated worldoccurred.incasesofabreachofthepeace,didnotsucceed insurviving theemergency created bytheSecondWorldWar.Itseemsthattheinternational community forgot(Mr.delValle,Chil!)A/40/~V~16 24-25 theclearandmandatory rulescontained intheCharter, thepolicies offorce,timelytoreflect onthewayinwhichtheOrganization anditsMembers have responded tothechallenge ofhistory andtotheexpectations anddesires whichourtodayattending thefortieth sessionoftheGeneral Assembly makesitevenmore predecessors sowedinSanFrancisco. Weobserve withconsternation thatdespite thelessons ofhistory assoonastheforcesofaggression weredefeated andbeforeeffective because ofthelackofco-operation amongthepermanent members oftheserious problems andobstacles whichfaceourOrganization. Thefactthatweare aggression andideological imperialism continue toexist. Foritspart,the Security Council. Thatco-operation, anecesssary condition foreffective actionJSMVrd collective security systemprovided forinChapter VIroftheCharter hasnotbeenmostofthecountries.ofsecurity. deterioration inthetermsoftrade. Moreserious, however, istheenormous(Mr.delValle,Chile)A140IPV.l6 26 Disillusionment withthewaytheUnitedNations systemhasoperated sincethenRM/9 Theoutlookismostdisturbing. Interest ratesremainhigh,andfinancialRecovery appears uncertain andfragile, bothin~aceanddistribution,ThissessionoftheAssembly istakingplaceatatimeofacuteinternationalMyGovernment isconvinced thatthechallenge oftodayrequires usto Intheareaofpromoting international co-operation weobservethattheformsinmaintaining international peaceandsecurity hasinduced manytoseeksecurity intheoldnotionsofpowerpolitics andincr~ases inarmaments. Theyignorethe factthatsuchastrategy isfutileandillusory, sincetheunilateral searchfor forchanging thestatusquointhevainhopeofachieving themuch-desired feeling theyarefinding themselves exposed topolitical upheavals andtoeconomic andprinciples oftheCharter.strengthen ourcommonactionthrough renewed support forthepurposes and economic crisisthatisaffecting mostcountries, andaboveallthedevelopingsecurity onlygenerates feelings ofinsecurity inothers, thuscreating incentives
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of Chile, addressing the United Nations General Assembly. The speaker expresses concerns about the effectiveness of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, and the need for the organization to respect the sovereignty of its member states. The text also touches on the theme of economic development, mentioning the need for international cooperation to address economic crises and promote sustainable development.

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