and in particular for industrialised countries. The world di~¶ not learn the lessons of 1973, and that lapse ha6 given rise to the new confrontation. Whatever the solution to the present situation, the agenda of the United Kations must include as a matter of the highest priority the study and adoption of permanent measure8 whereby a world forum attended by comurnera and producers could eotablish the parameters for dealing with that commodity, which is 50 vital to international life, peace and security. JP113 WPV.2943 53 Colombia doer; not believe in "good" invasions. It considers that, given the Security Council's attitude towards Iraq, a clear message is being sent to all who may be thinking of settling conflicts by violating the basic principles of peaceful co-existence among peoples. This may be an appropriate time to ponder the rola of the Security Council - the one it has played and the one it will continue to play - in the context of settling conflict8 that threaten world peace and security. My delegation welcomes the role of the Security Council in the Persian Gulf crisis. Its action has brought about world solidarity and represents at this time the only hope for a peaceful solution. Had the Council acted similarly in the past, how many conflicts and how much bloodshed could have been avoided? For 45 years, the specific interests of the major Powers took precedence over the collective interesta of world peace. The veto was used indiscriminately during that period to protect those privileges. The consolidation of international peace and security must undoubtedly be the final goal towatds which all of the functioning of the Security Council must be channelled in the futute. That it3 an increasingly complen goal because world order is threatened by such sttuctural factors as undet-development, extreme poverty and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of Colombia at the United Nations, addressing the Security Council and the global community. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international relations, peace, and security. The text mentions the importance of the Security Council in addressing conflicts, the role of the major powers, and the need for collective interests to take precedence over individual interests. The text also touches on the topic of natural resources, specifically oil, and its impact on international relations.

**Category**
International relations, Economic development