proposal already placed before the United Nations by sev- era1 non-aligned countries, including India, on the ques- tion of equitable representation on, and an increase in the number of,non-permanent members of, the Council. We hope that this proposal will be given the attention it deserves. 165. We should like also to make an observation on our perceptions of the relative roles of the Security Council and the General Assembly in the maintenance of intema- tional peace and security. The Council undoubtedly has a special responsibility and special powers. Equally, the Gen- eral Assembly, as the universal organ, has both moral and legislative authority to pronounce and make recommenda- tions on all matters under the Charter. The Charter is intended to be an integral and organic whole, and the General Assembly and the Security Council are meant to work collaboratively in the cause of the promotion of peace and security. There is no room for any conflict of interest or for confrontation. 166. We are indeed nrivileged to be a member of the Security Council at this-mom&t, when the United Nations is entering ‘its fifth decade. During our current member- ship, which has coincided with our chairmanship of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, we have endea- voured to work with others in the interests of promoting peace and stability. We are firm in our conviction that the scheme of the Charter is basically sound. What is needed is political will among States to make the United Nations exert itself in the direction of achieving its basic objectives. We hope that our deliberations today will give a renewed impetus to all Council members, especially the permanent members, to make the Security Council the effective instru- ment it was intended to be. An effective and responsive security Council would certainly contribute to the revitali- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the United Nations and its institutions, specifically the Security Council and the General Assembly. It discusses the importance of cooperation and collaboration between these bodies in promoting peace and security. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text may be an official statement or proposal. Given the focus on international organizations and governance, it is likely that the text is related to international relations or diplomacy.

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International relations