effectiveness of the United Nations and reduce the number of its decisions. We believe that the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the International Year of Peace, which we shall observe in 1986, must serve as additional stimuli for undertaking concrete joint efforts by States in order to avert the nuclear threat, curb the arms race, stabilize international relations, return to detente, and build confidence. We are happy to note that similar appeals have been made by you, Mr. Chairman, to the First Committee and we are ready through concrete deeds to respond to them. BG/10 A/C.l/40/PV .S 38 Mr. McDOWELL (New Zealand): Mr. Chairman, you have asked representatives not to preface statements with tributes to the Committee 's officers . I will obey that injunction out of respect for you personally - a respect that has been built up over many years of close co-operation between our two countries in this and other forums. Next week we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations and its Charter . It is a time for reflection, reassessment and rededication to the principles on which this Organization was founded. Throughout the different committees of the Assembly during this fortieth session we will have cause to celebrate the many achievements that have been made oyer the past 40 years achievements which mJst not be underrated -in areas like the eradication of disease, famine relief, promotion and protection of human rights, codification and progressive development of international law and, above all, in the success of the decolonization process . In this Committee of the Assembly, however, we have to deal with the consequences of one of the less successful aspects of the Organization -its inability to prevent war or to head off the threat of war. 
**Analysis**
The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, or any other tangible sector. Instead, it focuses on international relations, diplomacy, and the effectiveness of the United Nations in promoting peace and stability. The speaker references the organization's achievements in areas like human rights, disease eradication, and decolonization, but the primary concern is on the challenges facing the UN, particularly the threat of war.

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