a new State Wember of our Organisatioo, and we rlssure its delegation that we are williag to co-operate with it ia the conmaon purgooas that guide our pres6nce in thbo United Cations. During the paot year wo have witnessed fundamental transformations in international relations. Ybo far-reaching changes that have taken place in the sount-:es of Eastern Europe and the conwandable improvement in East-West relations have mad6 it porsible to join international Public opinion in forecasting tho end of the cold war. NS/jf A14WPV.5 78 The raunification of Yemen has taken place. In a few days we shall witness the unification of G@A?IMs~~, which will put an end to the painful period of division of .tto people and will solve ths most glaring of the remaining issues of the Second World War in Europa. We hop6 that in a aat-too-distant future the presence of gorea will furthsr strongthen the universality of our Organisation. We are also witno8sing the realisation of the ktiW for an and to racism aad discrimination in South Africa, the achievement of progress towards solving vary complex situations 4.n South-East Asia and an almost complete return to democratic rule ir Latin America. These are all signo of the strengthening of the United Natioasc bogianing with d&onto and the end of the policy of opposimg blocs. They also icrrgly a renswal in the practices of United Nations organs and a return to tie spirit of SW Prancisco free of ideological content exemplified by au age of coeLrsatatioi.3 w5 have already left behind. Here, we can but pay a special tribute to Secreeory-General Peres de Cuollar .+ whose untiring efforts have contributed in large measure to those achievements. PIiorcO~y, however. is not linear. The enormous progress made by the international coraiunity during this past year in reconstit.uting the spirit of San 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from an international organization, focusing on global developments and trends. It highlights significant events, such as the end of the Cold War, the reunification of Yemen and Germany, and progress towards democratic rule in various regions. The tone is diplomatic and optimistic, emphasizing cooperation and unity among nations. Given the scope and tone of the text, it seems unlikely to be related to specific economic or industrial issues.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief