stressed that a collegial approach within the Council was desirable to facilitate considered and concerted action by the Council as the main instrument for inter-’ national peace. They acknowledged that the high hopes placed in the Organization by the international commu- nity had not been fully met and undertook to fulfil their individual and collective responsibility for the preven- tion and removal of threats to the peace with renewed dedication and determination. They agreed to employ appropriate measures available under the Charter when considering international disputes, threats to the peace, breaches of the peace and acts of aggression. They rec- ognized the valuable contribution made on many occa- sions by United Nations peace-keeping forces. They called again upon the entire membership of the United Nations to abide by their obligations under the Charter to accept and carry out decisions of the Security Council. “They agreed that there was an urgent need to enhance the effectiveness of the Security Council in dis- 31 NOTES ’ OJj%zial R‘ecor& of the General Assembly. Fortieth Session, Annexes, agenda items 48 to -69 and 145, document A/40/192. -p Ibid., Fortieth Session, Supplement No. 1. (A/40/1). p. 3. s Ibid., Thirty-seventh Session, Supplement No. 1 (A/37/1). 4 Ibid., Thirty-eighth Session, Plenary Meetings, 9th meeting. s Ibid., Thirty-ninth Session, Plenary Meetings, 20th meeting, para. 80. b Ibid., Thirty-eighth Session. Plenary Meetings, 5th meeting, para. 43. . charging its principal role of maintaining international peace and security. Accordingly, they resolved to con- tinue the examination of the possibilities for further improvement of the functioning of the Security Council in carrying out its work in accordance tith the Charter. In this context, they paid special attention to the sugges- tions addressed to the members of the Council in the Secretary-General’s annual reports on the work of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the United Nations Security Council's role in maintaining international peace and security, discussing the importance of a collegial approach, the need for effective decision-making, and the examination of ways to improve the Council's functioning. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and global governance.

**Category**
International relations, Peace and security