terrorists toescapepunishment.AW/gmr A./40/PV.11 86 (Hr.Tindemans, Belgium) AmongthereCOlllllendations oftheAdHocCc:amittee onInternational Terrorism werecertain proposals whichmeetourconcerns andwhichIshouldliketobringto theattention oftheGeneral Assembly: thereCODl1llendations totheappropriate speciali~ed agencies andto~eregional organizations, toconsider qeasures likely toprevent andtocombatinternationalterrorism withintheirfieldsofcompetence andintheirregion; aninvitation toallMemberStatestoco-operate moreclosely, especially byexchanging relevant informaticm onpreventive measures andonthe struggle against international terrorism, byentering intospecialtreaties or:by incorpor:ating intheappropriate bilateral treaties special provisions, in particular withregardtotheapplication oftheprinciple ofWextradition or prosecution Wtointernational terrorists; andtheconside!:8tion bytheGeneral Assembly oftheneedtoworkoutoneorraoreadditional international conventions basedontheprinciple ofBextradition orprosecutionBtocombatactsof international terrorism whicharenotyetcovered byotherinternational Conventions ofasimilar nature. Ihavealready mentioned theEuropean Convention onSuppression ofTerrorism. InArticle IthisConvention a'!umerates acertain numberofactswhicharenotto beconsidered aspolitical offences. Amongthemare,inpartiCUlar, woffences involving theuseofabomb,grenade, rocket, automatic firearm orletterorparcel bombifthisuseendangers petsonsB• Wouldit,forinstance, notbeconceivable togivespecial attention tothe useofbooby-trapped devices, aswasalready donetothetakingofhostages. Itis certain thattheuseofsuchdevicesisapartiCUlarly heinous actwhenitisprone toendanger thelifeandphysical integrity ofinnocent people.AW/gmr A/40/PV.ll 87 (!!!:-Tindemans, Belgium) Theraisond'etreofourOrganiza tionistopreserve, inapiteofrivalries andconfrontations, aclimate ofpeaceintheworld.Itseemedtomethatatthis . timethepreservatioa ofthisclimate isparticularly linkedtotheresumption of theEast-West dialogue gtoactionagainst hunger andpoverty intheworld, particularly inAfrica, andtopzactical measures against international terrorism. Thiswasthemessage IwishedtobringtothisAssembly. Mr.IAOOVOU (Cyprus): Itiswithparticular pleasure thatIextendto Ambassador dePiniasourwarmcongratulations onhiswell-deserved election tothe highofficeofthepresid~cy ofthefortieth session oftheGeneral Assembly. We consider hispersonality, hisreputation asanexperienced andskilled diplomat, andhislong-standing commitment tothecauseoftheunitedNations asthebest guarantees forthesuccessful accomplishment ofhisdifficult task.His far-sighted opening statement hasbeenmostreassuring andhasconfitmed our,belief inthewiseguidance hewillprovide usduringthecurrent session. Furthermore, itisasourceofgreatsatisfaction formyGovernment andforthepeopleofcyprus thatthepresidency ofthisloftybodyisinthehandsofarepresentative ofa friendlycountry,withwhichwesharecloserelationsandwhichrightfully enjoys greatesteemandreputation internationally. Atthesametime,Iwishtoextendourappreciation tohispredecessor, Ambassador PaulLusakaofZambia, acountry withwhichwehaveexcellent relations, forthemostcompetent wayinwhichheguided theworkofthethirty-ninth session oftheGeneral Assembly. Ishouldlikefromtheoutsettoplaceonrecordourgratitudeforthe Secretary-General's efforts topromote international peaceandsecurity. Wealso thankhimforhisuntiring efforts withregardtotheCyprus problem, whichhas beentheconcern oftheUnitedNations andhisownpersonal concern. IshouldbeAW/gllr Al40/W.ll 66 (Hr•Iacovou, Cyprus) remissifIdidnotstresshow.uchwevaluehisefforts towards achieving ajust andviablesolution totheproblea inaccordance witbtheUnitedNations principles and·resolutions. Thedisaster inflicted uponMexico ~therecentcatastrophic earthquakes has shocked usall.Weexpress.o~r deepsympathy andsolidarity withthefriendly peopleandGovernment ofMexico .andcalluponthisbodyimmediately toimplement an eaergency programme forthealleviation oftheplightofthevictims ofthis devastating calamity. ~~~icois~ufferlng fromacatastrophe ofunprecedented proportions, andwestrongly believethatanurgentinternational response is essential toassistthisnationtorecover assoonaspossible. Inthisrespect we fullyappreciate theurgency withwhiohtheGeneral Assembly responded tothis critical situation ~adopting resolution 40/1of24September 1985,whichwefully support.
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on international relations, terrorism, and humanitarian aid, with brief mentions of natural disasters and the work of international organizations. It seems to be a report or statement from a representative of a country, discussing the importance of cooperation and action against international terrorism, as well as responding to a natural disaster.

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