buting the fruit of the effort of our peoples. In this spirit, we wish the Security Council would rise above its role of merely containing existing conflicts, that it would be some- thing more than a solemn forum for discussing matters of limited scope. We must discard the idea that the Council, instead of being a framework for resolving grave conflicts, is instead an instrument in aggravating them. 134. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the Perma- nent Representative of Madagascar to the United Nations, Mr. Blaise Rabetatika. 135. Mr. RABETAFIKA (Madagascar) (inrerpretafion from French): It is my honour and privilege today to express to you, Sir, the singular satisfaction of my Govem- 12 ment at seeing you presiding over this historic meeting of the Security Council in commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations. Mr. Jean Bemananjara, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Madagascar, who is prevented from being present because of compelling and unforeseen commitments, has instructed me to convey to you his sincere regrets that he is unable to be here today and to extend his best wishes for the success of these deliberations. 136. Since the beginning of the year there have been intensive consultations among members of the Council in order to enable us to observe this anniversary appropriate- ly and solemnly, bearing in mind our membership of the United Nations and the particular responsibilities are ours. Quite rightly, therefore, our choice fell on the theme “United Nations for a better world and the responsibility of the Security Council in maintaining international peace and security”. . 137. One might be tempted to deal with the subject selec- tively or in a dichotomous fashion by treating in succes- sion what we expect of the United Nations and the role of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by a representative of Madagascar to the United Nations Security Council, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the UN. The speech touches on the role and responsibilities of the Security Council in maintaining international peace and security, without specifically discussing any of the traditional categories of development or humanitarian aid. Instead, it seems to be focused on the symbolic and ceremonial aspects of the anniversary and the importance of the Security Council's role.

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