~:f~amically extended theirrolebeyondthefamily. Beingequalwithmenunderthe law,theycontribute tothefurther development ofournation. Thepresence of Paraguayan womeninalltheareasofhumanlifeisincreasingly feltinour society, especially intheadminis~ration ofjustice andinthefieldofeducation, akeyactivity forthefutureofallpeoples, wheretheirpresence isevenmost influential insomgareas. Weareawarethatourcountry canplayausefulrolein thepromotion ofwomens' rightsthroughout theworld,andtherefore weareprepared toserveasanexample andtosupportalllegitimate aspirations thatmaybe reflected inpresent orfutureinternational conventions onthatsubject. Mycountry hasbeentheobjectofvastcampaigns ofvilification carried out abroadforunacceptable reasons. Ashorttimeagoonesuchcampaign, whichranthe gamutofinternational infamy,collapsed likeapackofcards,demonstrating that everything thathadbeensaidwasmerelythecreation ofdistorted interests, designed todenigrate acountry whichismakingconstant progress andislivingin peaceandharmony withallothers. Mycountry, withthesolidsupport offoreign technical co-operation, aswell aswiththesupport ofinternational andbilateral agencies, hasinrecentyears benefited fromthemost mode~ntechnology inallfields, especially in agriculture. Thereisnoareaofhumanactivity whichisnotbeingprovided with theconstant andunquestionable support ofthelatesttechnology, makingthe physical development ofthecountry amostimportant reality andbringing constant economic andsocialprogress tothenation.NR/MO A/40/PV.l7 49-50 (!E.Saldivar, Paraguay) Wemaintain aspiritoffriendship andfraternity withallourneighbours. Insteadofaphilosophy ofdoubtandsuspicion among fr~endlyneighbourin9 nations, wehavechosenharmonious coe~istence andintegration, desiring onlytheprogr.ess ofourpeoples. Thusitispossible forustogivethewor.ldtheexample ofthe Itaipuhydroelectric plant,thelargestintheworld,whichrepresents thesplendid resultofco-operation andunderstanding between theRepublic ofParaguay andthe Federal Republic ofBrazil.IBG/14 A/40/PV.17 51 (Mr.Saldivar, Parag~.x) Thisplant,whichisproducing energyforthedevelopment ofourtwocountries andwhichwillbenefit thewhole r~gion, willthisOctober setinoperation the thirdgreatturbine, andonthatoccasion thePresident oftheRepublic of Paraguay, General Alfredo Stroessner, andthePresident oftheFederative Republic ofBrazil, Mr.JoseSarney,willmeetasacleardemonstration ofthespiritof co-operation andfriendship between ourtwopeoples. Theshareduseanddevelopment oftheParanaRiverdoesnotendwiththe ITAlPUdam.Inthesamespiritofco-operation andfriendship, wearebuilding, together withtheRepublic ofArgentina, theYACYRETA Plantwhich,likethefirst plantImentioned, willprovide energyforanumberofregions, citiesandpeoples inanelectrification process thatsignifies progress andavastsocb-economic revolution. Thisgovernmental workhashadafar-reaching effectonprivate initiative. Thereisacontinuing increase inforeign investment intheestablishment ofmajor centres ofagricultural production, andindustry isbecoming moreflexible and seeking outthebesttechnology. Meanwhile theStateismakingupforthelackof privateinitiative wherever thegoodofthecountry sodictat~s. Manyissuesbeforeusdeserve thespecialattention oftherepresentatives gathered here.Tospeakofdisarmament atthepresent timemayevenseem superfluous. Everyone isawarethatthepriority problem confronting theUnited Nations andendangering international peaceandsecurity istheunending arms race.Billions ofdollars arespentonweapons, whilemillions ofhumanbeingsare dyingorlivingamarginal andsubhuman existence through lackoffood.Themost serious andpernicious aspectofthisarmspolicyisthatitinvolves notonlythe greatPowersandtheindustrialized countries butalsotothedeveloping countries, tothedetriment ofotherneedsthat ~rebasictothedevelopment oftheirpeoples.------------- BG/14 A/40/PV.17 52 (Mr.Saldivar, Paraguay) Thiscrucial issueofthearmsraceislinked ~ithanother issuethat endangers theverylifeofourplanet. Iamreferring totheexistence ofnuclear weapons, totheirincreasing sophistication, andtothepolicyofmanyStateswhich aretryinginonewayoranother tojoininaracewhichmayleadustoa collective nuclear holocaust. Itisessential thatthenations whichhaveno nuclear forceanddonotaspiretoobtainit,butwhichundertake nuclear research solelyforpeaceful usesindevelopment andinthehealthfield,shouldhavea guarantee ofprotection fromthemisuseofthatscientific discovery thattoday threatens theveryexistence oftheworldinwhichwelive. Thereareagendaitemsthatremainrelevant because oftheirimplications and thepolitical philosophy behindthem.Ireferheretothequestions ofAfghanistan
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by a government representative of Paraguay, highlighting the country's economic and technological advancements, its role in international cooperation, and its concerns about global issues such as disarmament and the use of nuclear weapons. The speech also touches on the importance of education, justice, and human rights.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Science and technology