toimplement security Council resolutions 385(1976)and435(1978).AW/jh A/40/PV.6 41 (Hr.Vayrynen, Finland) Pinland welcomes theunanimous condemnation, inresolution 571(1985), bythe Security Council ofthisactofaggression against asovereign country. Earlier in June,afteralengthy pause,thesecurity Council reaffirmed theUnitedNations PlanfortheIndependence ofNamibia initsresolution 566(1985). Theresolution confirmed theunconditional commitment oftheinternational community tothePlan. TheCouncilalsocondemned SouthAfricaforitsrefusal toabidebythedecisions oftheCouncil, andwarnedSouthAfricathatsanctioos underChapter VIIofthe Charter wouldbeimposedifitpersisted initspolicyofillegal occupation of Namibia. Inthisanniversary yearitisfortheUnitedNatioos tomakeafirm commitment toimplement itsPlan,asuniversally accepted. TheGeneral Assembly, initsresolutions, candonothinglessthansendaclear,effective and unequivocal message tosouthAfricaonanearlyindependence ofNamibia without further pre-conditioos. TheGovernment ofFinland remains convinced thatthebasisforacomprehensive settlement totheAr.ab-Israeli conflict liesinSecurity Council resolutions 242(1967)and338(1973). Israelmustwithdraw fromArabterritories occupied since1967.Acquisition ofterritories byforceisinadmissible. Therightof Israelandallotherstatesintheareatoexistwithinsecureandrecognized boundaries mustbeguaranteed. Furthermore, provision mustbemadeforthe legitimate rightsofthePalestinians, inclUding theirrighttonational self-determination. Thispresupposes therightofthePalestinians andthe Palestine Liberation organization (PLO),asthemostsignificant representative of Palestinian national aspirations, toparticipate innegotiations ontheirown ~uturewithinacomprehensive solution totheconflict. Finland hasgivenitssupport toproposals andinitiatives thatcontribute to acomprehensive gjustandlasting peaceintheMiddleEastthrough negotiation. We hopethatthelatestinitiatives willspeeduptileprocess towards anegotiated settlement.AW/jh A/40/PV ..6 42 (Hr.Vayrynen, Finland) MyGovernment isgreatlydistressed atthecontinued violence inLebanon. The uniqueopportunity presented bywithdrawal ofIsraeli forcesdidnotbringabouta credible ceasefire between theinternal parties insouthern Lebanon, nordidit restore theauthority oftheLebanese Government inthatregion. Webelievethat agreement between thewarring factions istheonlywaytosaveLebanon's independence andsovereignty. Theterritorial integrity ofLebanon withinits internationally reco9nized boundaries mustbestrictly respected. Bytakingabalanced andconciliatory position onthe~arioub controversial issuesintheMiddleEast,Finland maintains goodrelations withallparties concerned. Atangible expression ofourpolicytowards theMiddleEastisthe contribution whichFinland ismakingtounitedNations peace-keeping activities in thatarea. TheunitedNations anditspeace-keeping operations playavitalrole,often underdifficult circumstances, increating favourable conditions forapeaceful political solution. Inordertobesucce~sful, peace-keeping operations require an authorization givenbytheSecurity Council -anauthorization whichis implementable -andfullco-operation oftheparties concerned. Theincident last JunewhereFinnishsoldiers oftheunitedNations Interim ForceinLebanon (UNIFIL) weretakenhostageraisesfundamental questions ofprinciple. Anewefforttowork outunambiguous andrealistic guidelines covering allaspectsofunitedNations peace-keeping operations shouldbemade. InCentral America, alasting solution totheproblems canonlybearrivedat through dialogue andnegotiation basedonthepriorities andconcerns ofthestates oftheregion,theirsovereignty andtheirterritorial integrity. Finland supports wholeheartedly theeffortsoftheContadora Grouptowardapeaceful and comprehensive solution. Wewelcome theincreasing support fortheContadora process elsewhere inLatinAmerica.M/jh---~------------------- A/40/PV.6 43-45 (Mr.Vayrynen, Finland) Persistent problems ofdevelopment remainonouragenda. Despiteefforts by theinternational community duringmorethanthreedecades, theplightofmanypoor countries hasnotbeeneased.Difficulties accumulate uponthepoorestofthe poor,makingsurvival, notdevelopnent, theirmajorchallenge. Changing thistrend isourcollective responsibility.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by Finland's representative to the United Nations, focusing on international relations, politics, and global issues. It mentions specific countries, conflicts, and organizations, highlighting Finland's stance on various global issues. The tone is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of cooperation, negotiation, and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

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