ocoooiou to be 8ble to expresr to you, Sir, andto themomhers of the Aerembly the grstitude of the Principality of Liechtenrtein for the bouudle88 Confidence which h88 been plOOed iu my COIAWty by atiitting it to membership Of the Orgak3i8atiOn. Through their a88ent, the Mmber State8 of the United Nation8 have made it known that LiWhteEUtein is to t8ke it8 proper place in the comrnupaity of nation8 and that th8y are COnVinCetl that 8ven a 8mall country CM make it8 contribution to international co-operation a8 au equal partner. On this occa8ion of such paramount importance for my country, I 8hOuld also like to convey to the Assembly the be8t wf8her of the ruling Prince, FIanrr-Adam II of Lieehtenstoin, for whom the aclmissiou of our country to the United Nation8 was a personal desire and a matter of political priority, a8 well a8 that oE tho people of LieChtOn8tein. NNS/Ck UIWPv.1 41 TO&Y, the ~rinoig~~lity of tiochtaortain bar bocoao tha 160th Iwdmr stato of the unit0d Natioru. Liechtonotein be l simtwl aa en indepmleat State for elmoat 200 yfimrr. M l rr)oy 8 privilege6 ritwtion. Liechtesrtein ic a prorperou8 State. It hA8 excellent AAd Cl080 rel8tions with it8 tro oofghbnurirrg 8t8t@8, 8Wit88rlUkd md Awtria. The COl8OlidAtiOA On& pre8erVatioA Of it8 8OVMdJllty 8d th. developeat of good neighbourly relationr have b88n the main puqpreo of the fordqn @by Of LiechteA8teiu. f98verth81e8Ar Liochtorutdn ha8 not failed to be mffootad by current problom8. I only need ta refer to the pdlution of the envirommt, uhioh re8pectr A0 fmnti9rtI and which h88 eqwlly 8ffaMxw3 Liochten8teiP. Thi8 ringle atmnple illu8tr8tmo to what ortent r8giOnm1'8nd fntora8tion8l co-operation are indirpmrsble. ?Or LieChten8teiA. Add88fOA t0 th. united hhtiOB8 r~&W@Mnt8 udWBt8e~ rocognitioa of it8 8ffOrt# t0 CO-OpMate pnd t0 help ertabli&h mb mint8iu pew0 MQ oroate 8 bottrr world. For many yeara, Liechtonrtein hu boa following 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by the Head of State of Liechtenstein, discussing the country's membership in the United Nations and its efforts to contribute to international cooperation. The speech touches on the country's history, its relationships with neighboring countries, and its commitment to addressing global challenges such as environmental pollution. The tone is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the speech is focused on international relations and cooperation rather than domestic issues.

**Category**
International relations, Environment