experience and well-knoun diplomatic skill will ensure smoth proceedtncps in the CounciL. I wish also to reaffirm that historic ties of history, culture, friendship and a devoticlc) to human values are a constant element in the relations i=tween mu country and France: among t er+e# A axmmitment to buildinq Europe i.5 of special importance. I take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Finland, for the outstanding way in which he presided Over the Council’s Work in May, bcth in New York a?d in Geneva. I wi~b alsO to take this opportunity warmly to welcome the new Permanent Representative of the People’s RepubPic of China, A&asSadOr Li RaOyu, uho is pacttoipatinq in his first meetinq of the Security Council today. In addition, I wish on behalf of the Government of Greece to extend sincere conqratulatio~ to the Permanent F&epreaentative of the Republic of Yemen on the unification of his ccuntry. I Cannot fail to enpress my GovernmentVs sincere thanks and ar@teciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Javiec Perez de Cuellar, for his perseverance and dedication in the face of the difficult obstacles he en~unters a5 he carries out his mission of 4006 off ices. Our thank5 go also to his Special Representative in Cyprus, Mr. Camilibn, and to all the close cnlleaques Of the Secretary-General who deal vith the question of Cypu~. a--- ---I- UI)Ic;tz cry0 *,a uac; .+UcT4a..-Y.. &- -.---L4nr cf Pypr??~ has roached a critical turninq-point. It has been three nnntho since the Council’s unanimous adoption of resolution 649 (L990), after witnaasinq the complete mllapse of the m38t recent efforts of the Secretary-General, who had souqht to breathe new life inb the intercommunal EMS/5 S/@V. 2928 23 Mr. zepos, Greece) talks. The Council vi11 recall that the President of the ~eplblic of Cyprus and 
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The text appears to be a diplomatic speech, mentioning international relations, countries, and organizations. It does not seem to focus on specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather on general diplomatic matters and relationships between countries. The text also mentions the United Nations and its Secretary-General, which suggests a focus on international relations and diplomacy.

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