will be Atal in this instance. Their role expandad here is part of their larger oblhgatian to solicit and institute an honourable peace in the Middle East. This can be attained only on the basis of negotiations on an equal footing for a comprehensive solution and through the convening of m international conference. We have just heard an impassioned appeal fran President Arafat echoing long-held aspirations of Palestinians for a nation and their cherished hopes for peace. The Council vill need to respond in equal measure. The Council cannot, in the mistaken belief that others are better placed or better disposed to do so8 avoid the role of facilitating a resolution to the conflict. There is a strong ti& for conflict resolution sad peace. The Palestinians awet also benefit from the process of rapprochemnt and a oonsttuetive approach that has characterised the international scene. It would be a travesty of justice and the height of double standards if while the world trumpeted principles of human rights for all the Paleetiniaus were denied their inalienable rights, includiug their right to a nation. The PRESIDRWr I thank the representative of Malaysia for his kind words addressed to me. JP/h S/W. 2923 104-105 D . WRONllSOV (Union of Yoviet liocialiot Rap&lice) (interpretation ~XCXD Ruarian) 8 It io a particular pleaaure for me to conqratulatQ your Sir, the Permnent Representative of Finland, a neighbour of the Soviet Union with which we ham firm ties of friendship and co-opera&n, on aseuming the post of President of the Becurity Council.. I also wish to extend to you my deep appreciatxon of your kind words of welcome to me at an earlisr meeting at which I begm my work with the Sear ity Chun.41. I: &ould slim like to thank other colleagues who congratulated me cm my nBr appointment. !3/PV. 2923 106 (Hr. Vorontsov, U3Sh) 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of the United Nations Security Council, discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a comprehensive solution. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and conflict resolution. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather emphasizes the need for negotiations and an international conference to achieve peace in the Middle East.

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