mankind fromdestruction, toensure ~hatourpeoples andmankind asawholehaveBar/at A/40/PV.13 55 (Hr.Anckei, ROaania) therighttofreedevelopaent andtousethediscoveries ofscience andhuaan knowledge solelyforpeaceful purposes, forthewell-being, freedom, independence, andhappiness ofeachnation.BHS/ed A/40/PV.l3 56 (Hr.Andrei, Romania) Romania, whichisfirmlyinfavourofreviving thepolicyofdetente, believes thatitisnecessary 1:0doeverythin~ possible toeliminate existing conflicts and settlealldisputes between Statessolely through negotiations. Romania hasfirmlyandconsistently declared itssupport forajustand lasting peaceintheMiddleEastonthebasisofthewithdrawal ofIsraeli troops fromtheArabterritories occupied sincethe1967war,recognition oftherightof thePalestinian peopletoself-determination andtocreatetheirownStateand guarantees oftheindependence, sovereignty andsecurity ofallStates inthe region. Tothatend,ourcountry firmly andconsistently supports theconvening of aninternational conference, undertheauspices oftheunitedNations andwiththe participation ofalltheparties concerned, including thePalestine Liberation Organization, aswellastheSoviet Union,theUnitedStatesofAmerica, andother Stateswhichcouldcontribute constructively totheestablishment ofpeaceinthat region. Wefeelthatitisparticularly important toenhance theroleofthe secretary-General intheachievement ofthatgoalandtoinvolve himmoreactively intheestablishment ofajustandlasting peaceinthe~1iddleEast. Theworsening ofthesituation inLebanon isacauseofdeepconcern. We favourbroadreconciliation oftheinternal political forceswithaviewto ensuring theunity,independence, sovereignty andterritorial integrity ofLebanon. Atthesametime,wemustexpress ourconcernatthecontinuing warbetween IranandIraq,whichiscausing bothpeoples immense humanandmaterial losses. We favourtheimmediate cessation ofmilitary hostilities, ~iewithdrawal oftroops by bothsidestowithin theinternationally recognized borders that ~xisted beforethe outbreak oftheconflict andtheinitiation ofnegotiations aimedatthepeaceful settlement oftheproblems between thosetwoneighbouring States. Thiswouldbein theinterest ofthetwocountries andpeoples andofpeaceandstability inthat regionandthroughout theworld.BIIS/ed A/40/PV.13 57 (Nr.Andrei, Romania) WithregardtotheKoreanquestion, Romania reaffirms itssolidarity withthe DellOcratic People's Republic ofKoreaanditsactivesupport fortheposition and :l.niti~H:J,ies ithastakenandforitspolitical anddiplomatic efforts aimedatthe peaceful, democratic andindependent unification ofthecountry. Romania actively supports th~liberation struggle ofthepeoples andtheir efforts toconsolidate \'.heirnational independence andcOJll?lete1y eliminate colonialism. Inthisspirit, wesupport thestruggle oftheNamibian people, under theleadership oftheSouthWestAfricaPeople's Organization (SWAPO), togain theirindependenc.e andensurethetmplementation ofsecurity Council resolution 435(1978). Westrongly condemn thenewrepressive measures takenbytheSout.1tAfrican authorities against theblackpopulation andtheirblatant armedintervention and aggression against Angolaandotherneighbouring States. Wesupport theproposals ofthel\frican countri(~s regarding theadoption bytheUnitedNations ofeffective JlEi8SUreS toputanendforevertotheracistpolicyof~rtheid. Generally speaking, inthelightofthenumerous existing conf1~cts, which maintain andincrease theseriousness oftheinternational situation, wefeelthat itishightimefortheUnitedNationstoundertakewithgreaterdeterminationnew -easures andinitiatives toresolve theseconflicts bypeaceful means,by negotiation. Itisinthisspiritthat,ontheinstructions ofthePresident ofthe Socialist Republic ofRomania wepropose thattheGeneral Assembly oftheUnited Nations address asolemnappealtoallStates involved inmilitary conflicts to ceasehostilities immediately andmovetowards thesolution oftheirproblems thrOUgh negotiations. Wepropose thatwithaviewtotheorganization ofsuch talks,theGeneral Assembly request thesecurity Council toappoint special represen.ta Uves.BUS/ed A/40/PV.l3 58 (Mr.Andrei, Romania)
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from Romania, discussing various international conflicts and crises, including the Middle East, Lebanon, Iran-Iraq war, Korean question, and Namibian independence. The speaker emphasizes the importance of peaceful resolution of conflicts, support for self-determination, and condemnation of colonialism and racism. There is no explicit mention of economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues.

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