setupin1975,asaregional instrument toimplement theeconomic guidelines adopted bytheGroupof77,theMovement ofNon-Aligned Countries andthe postulates ofthenewinternational economic order. SEIAatpresentisoneofthemosteffective mechanisms forco-operation aJt¥)ng thirdworldcountries. Onthetenthanniversary oftheestablishment ofSELA,we venture, onbehalfoftheDominican Republic, towelcomealltheinitiatives that haveemerged fromthatbodywithaviewtotheconsolidation ofinterregional links. Furthermore, wemustrecognize thevaluable contribution oftheUnitedNations systemtothesuccess ofco-operation programmes tobenefit developing countries. ThereisnodoubtthattheGeneral Assembly's decision toproclaim 1985asthe International YouthYearhasledtoavigorous, world-wide movement thathas highlighted theimportance ofyouthinthetaskofforging thefutureofmankind. Weneedthesupport ofthatvaluable sectorofthepopulation tocreatethebasis andconditions foraIIIOrejustandequitable international society.JSM/mh A/40/PV.24 75 (Mr.VegaImbert, Dominican Republic) Inspired bythesenoblegoals,theGovernment oftheDominican Republic setup anational committee toco-ordinate allactivities related tothepreparation and commemoration ofInternational YouthYear.Thatcommittee hascarried outan active campaign throughout ournational territory withtheaimofpromoting the roleofyouthintheprocess ·ofnational development, whileatthesametime involving youngpeople inmycountry toparticipate inthestudyandsolution of ourmostcrucial problems. Itisofespecial importance thattheinternational community endeavour to encourage programmes ofactiontoguarantee economic andsocialsecurity for elderly people, whileoffering awholeseriesofopportunities forthemtocontinue tocontribute tothedevelopment oftheirrespective countries.MLG/td A/40/PV.24 76 (Mr.VegaImbert, Dominican Republic) Furthermore, theaimofeffectively implementing theinternational planof actionregarding elderly people, adopted bythesameGeneral Assembly, the delegation oftheDominican Republic considered itappropriate tosetupasimilar bodytotheUnitedNations Children's Fund(UNICEF), inotherwords,tosetupa unitedNations programme thatwouldbefinanced byvoluntary contributions andthat wouldprotectelderly peopleinthesamewaythatUNICEFprotects children. withregardtoUNICEF, Imustinformtheinternational community inthis General Assembly thattheGovernment oftheDominican Republic hascarried outan intensive national campaign tovaccinate children against themainlethaldiseases thataffectchildren. Thiscampaign hashadpUblicrecognition fromUNICEF, andwe shallbeabletoimmunize allofourchildren before1990. Weconsideritveryimportant thatthisAssembly shouldencourage all countries thathavenotyetdonesotosigntheConvention ontheLawoftheSea. LastyearinthisGeneral Assembly theDominican Republic gaveitsdetermined supporttotheQuitoDeclaration ondrugtrafficking andexpressed itstotal solidarity withtheviewthatdrugtrafficking wa~acrimeagainst mankind. Bearing inmindtheserious problem oftheabuseandillicittraffic indrugs, we welcome andsupport theSecretary-General's proposal foraworldconference to consider theimplications ofthisserious problem. Totacklealltheaspectsofthisscourgeofmankindisanunavoidable necessity fortheinternational community, inviewofthematerial andhumandamage causedtooursocieties, inparticular toyoungpeople, andtheunforeseeable consequences ofthatscourge. Awareoftheserious repercussions forournational lifeoftheccnsumption andtrafficindrugs,theDominican Republic hasundertaken afirmcampaign to combatthispernicious practice. ~fewdaysago,ourPresident informed thewhole nationofthearrestandbreak-up ofagroupofdrugtraffickers &uongwhomMLG/td A/40/PV.24 77 (Mr.VegaImbert,Dominican Republic) wereinvolved bothforeigners andDominicans. Atthesametime,theDominican Republic wishestoe~,essitsserious concern overtheincrease inactsofterrorism ininternational life. Weareconcerned overthefateofthedaughter ofthePresident ofElSalvador, andwehopethatshe maysoonbereleased, tothereliefofherfamilyandsoastoreducethetensions thatthiskidnapping hascaused. Itisanessential partofthepolicyoftheDominican Republic toobserve, prolOOte andprotect humanrightsandfundamental freedoms. Asaconsequence ofour strictconcern fortheseguidelines, Icanstatewithlegitimate pridethatinthe Dominican Republic suchrightsandfreedoms areeffectively enjoyed. Thisisan undeniable fact.Inviewofourinterest inthissubject, wearealwaysreadyto
**Analysis**
The text discusses various international initiatives and policies, including economic cooperation, youth development, elderly care, drug trafficking, and human rights. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a speech or statement made by a government representative. The content is diverse, but it appears to be focused on international cooperation and development, with an emphasis on social and humanitarian issues.

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International Development, Humanitarian Aid and Relief