Unitf!dNations Charter, toemphasize the ~mportance andthetopicality ofthis basicdocument ofourOrganization, particularly inviewoftoday's aggravated international situation. Thepurposes andprinciples laiddownintheCharter determine theactivities andtheroleoftheUnitedNations OrganizationJ theyare atthesametimeabinding codeofconduet foraIlStates. Takingintoaccount the lessons taught by'thepre-war periodandtheexperiences oftheSecondWorldWar, itdeclared asthehighest aimoftheOrganization cfStates"tosav~succeeding generations fromthescourge ofwar". Theactivities ofsocialist Statesinthe Committee onInformation asweIlaredeeplycommitted tothataime Especially inthepresent time,theintellectual contribution topeaceinits twoaspects, namelytosubstantiate andpromote theideaandpolicyofpeaceas weIlastorejectandcombatideasandpractices hostile anddetrimental topeace, hasassumed animpotance unprecedented intheperiodofthelast40years. Therefore, wehaverepeatedly pointed tothefactthatitisnotpossible to diminish thedangerofwarwithout creating aclimate ofconfidence inthe relations between States. Apartfrom develo~ing political dialogue andtaking relevant measures inthemilitary andeconomic fields, thisrequires the dissemination oftruthful information. Themassmediahavetorenderanessential contribution tothatend. Thegrowing roleofthemassmediainthe t1.~ughts anddeedsofpeople, the everincreasing international exchange ofinformation andthenewdimensions of transboundary dissemination ofinformation basedonscientific andtechnological progress incommunication technology havemadethequestions ofinformation and communication aconstituent partofinternational relations inourtime. Therefore, thepurposes andprinciples enshrined intheCharter alsoapplytothis sphereofinternational relations. Inthissenseandalsoinaccordance wi~hArticles Iland13oftheCharter, weunderline ourresolve tocontinue ouractivities for~espect~ng andfixingnorms whichareinlinewithequality, justice, mutualbenefit andtheprinciples of international law,andwhichareoriented towards ademocratic restructuring of international information relàtions. Inthestrut1g1e forademocratization anddecolonizat.ion ofinternational information relations whichhasfoundconceptual expression inthedemandfor establishing anewworldinformation andcommunication order" westandfirmlyat thesideofthenon-aligned countries. Wesupport bywordand~eedthestepstaken intheframeoftheUnitedNations system, notably by~~SCO, toovercorne inequalities andinjustices ininternational information relations andtaguarantee national integrity andpreserve cultural identity ofaIlStatesintransboundary dissemination ofinfo~mation. -42-We Nations thea11 framef In takean interna impleme Charterr;~= c-ccrw~:k: thisop:r~:~1 ty~Oru::::::~""u"'rieO' ""~""o""·~"""m"'iœt"'m""e"'niiEtlWU!t""'o""""t'""h""e""""'u""n""i"'t""e""d-Jiji1;i;;--· 1Nations Charter. Weonceagainexpress ourdeterminatio~ tocontribute actively to , theaU-round enhancement oftheUnitedNations asthemostcomprehensive universal frameforpeaceful international co-operation. Intheseefforts themediaofinformation andmasecommunication canan<;lmust takeanoutstanding place. Tomeetthisrequirement meanstakingintoaccount the internatio6al situation andmakingaworthyandnecessary contribution tothe implementation ofthepurposes andprinciples laiddownintheUnitedNations Charter. -43-j f t o c t C c a r e r i e i pr pr of alsubj excha peop put peop exert anal thedwelco co­ then grownwillANNEXIII Statement bytherepresentative ofSpainonbehalfoftheGroup o~Western European andotherStatesatthecommemorative mèeting oftheCommittee onInformation forthefortieth anniversary oftheUnitedNations OnbehalfoftheGroupofWestern European andotherStates, 1ampleased to joininthisshortmeeting oftheCommittee onInformation tocommemorate the founding ofourOrganization 40yearsagotoday. ForaIlitsfaults,after40yearstheOrganization hasManypositive achievements toitscredit: theavoidance ofglobalconflict, thecontainment of regional conflicts, ahoveall.bymeansofpeace-keeping forces, thegreathistoric
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the United Nations on the importance of information and communication in maintaining international peace and security. It highlights the role of the mass media in promoting truth and combating hostile ideas, and emphasizes the need for a democratic and just international information order. The text also mentions the importance of respect for national integrity and cultural identity in the dissemination of information.

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Transport and communication, International relations