Organization tocarryoutitstasksinaneffective andrational way. TheUnitedNationsisauniqueforuminwhichtheStatesoftheworldcanseek solutions totheirever-more-presssing problems. IneveryfieldinterdependenceSK/7 A/40/PV.7 22 (Mr.Bodstrom, Sweden) g~owsstronger. Onlythroughjointefforts canwecreatethenecessary conditions forlasting peaceandsecurity, respect forhuman ~i9hts, economic andsocial progress andagenuine commitment tothefUlfilment ofourresponsibility towards ourenvironment andthefiniteresources ofourplanet. Thisanniversary ye~~callsforreflection. Wemustsafeguard our indispensable Organization. Wemustalsoprovideitwiththeopportunities and resources itneedstofulfilthefunctions vitaltothefutureofhumanity. Mr.ABE(Japan) (spokeinJapanese~ English textfurnished bythe delegation): OnbehalfoftheGovernment andpeopleofJapan,Ishouldliketo extend myheartfelt congratulations toyou,Sir,onyourelection tothepresidency ofthefortieth session oftheUnitedNations General Assembly. Pleasebeassured thatthedelegation ofJapanwillsparenoeffortinco-operating withyouasyou carryoutyourimportant dutie~. Atthesametime,Ishouldliketoexpress mysincere appreciation tothe President ofthethirty-ninth session oftuQGeneral Assembly, Mr.PaulJohnFirmino Lusaka, fortheverycapable mannerinwhichhedischarged hisawesome responsibilities. Ishouldalsoliketotakethisopportunity toapaytribute onceagaintothe Secretary-General, Mr.JavierPerezdeCuellar, forhisdetermined efforts and capable leadership inthefaceoftheharshinternational situation. Before p~oceeding further, IwishonbehalfofthepeopleofJapantoexpress deepsympathy totheGovernment andpeopleofMexicointheterrible tragedy wrought bytwoearthquakes lastweek,whichtookthousands oflivesandcaused untoldmaterial damage. IwishtopayatributetotilepeopleofMexico, who, undertheleadership oftheirPresident, Mr.MigueldelaMadridHurtado, are working courageously toovercome thisunprecedented calamity. Japan,foritspart, isurgently takingeverypossible actiontoassistthem.SK/7 A/40/pv.7 23 (Mr.Abe,Japan) Nowapproaching 1\;6fortieth anniversary, theUnitedNations hasgrownintoa trulyglobalorganization withtheparticipation ofvirtually allthecountries of theworld. Although theUnitedNations hashadsomesuccess incontaining regional conflicts andmobilizing worldopinion todeteraggreosien ~dcensureitwhenever itoccurs, otherfactors, including East-West discord andthediNergent interests ofconflicting parties, haveprevented theUnitedNations fromfUlfilling the peace-keeping functions envisaged f~ritatthetimeofitsfounding. Inlooking backoverthe4o-year history oftheUnitedNatione., Iamatruckby theprogress madeindecolonization inAfricaandelsewhere andbythefactthat over150countries withdiffering cultures, traditions, political systems and policypositions havebeenabletogatherhereand,throughlivelydiscussion, shareideasonhowtoovercome themanygraveproblems facingtheworldand reaffirm theirinterdependence withintheinternational community. Theimportant rolewhichtheUnitedNations hasplayedinpromoting economic andsocialdevelopment, environmental protection andhumanrights, inenhancing the statusofwomenandinprogressively developing andcodifying international law mustbefullyrecognized anddulyacknowledged. Ialsowishtonotethewelcome trendwhereby MemberStatesareseeking general agreement amongallinterested parties inordertoadoptresolutions byconsensus ratherthanbymajority vote,in anefforttoenhance theireffectiveness. Yet,looking aheadtothe21stcentury, Ibelieve wehavereached amajor turning pointiftheUnitedNationsistobeavitalandeffective forcefor succeeding generations. Ishouldlikeheretohighlight twospecific areas requiring immediate attention. First,theUnitedNations mustdischarge itsresponsibilities inthefieldof peace-keeping morefully,anditbehoves thepermanent members ofthesecuritySK/7 A/40/pv.7 24-25 (Hr.Abe,Japan) Council and,indeed,allUnited Nat~ons MemberStatesseriously tostu~ywaysof enhancing theSecurity Council's peace-keeping functions. Atthesame t~~efI believe that,withthesupport ofallMemberStates, thepeace-keeping functions of theSecretary-General shouldbestrengthened sothathisquietdiplomacy canbe moreeffective. Another crucial issuewhichtheUnitedNations musttackleisthatof administrative andfinancial reform. Incarrying outitsactivities overthepast 40yearsthesecretariats oftheUnitedNations anditsspecialized agencies have steadily expanded anditmaywellbethatsomeoftheiractivities areoutdated, noturgently neededorevenredundant. Iamconcerned thattheUnitedNations systemmaybelosingtheunwavering supportofpeoples aroundtheworld.Itis thusimperative thattheOrganization itselfmakeadetermined efforttowards \
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the role and challenges of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, and addressing global problems. It highlights the need for joint efforts, cooperation, and effective leadership to overcome pressing issues. The text also touches on the importance of administrative and financial reforms within the United Nations.

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