andKampuchea. Inthefirstcaseasuper-Power, whichfeelsfreetousethemost outright imperialism inanycontinent oftheworld,continues tosubjugate byforce thenoblepeopleofAfghanistan, indefiance ofalltherulesofinternational law andoftheethicsthatshouldgovernrelations amongStates. Inthesecondcasp.,a neighbouring country withmilitary andallothertypesofsupport fromthatsame super-Power hasbeensubjugating thepeopleofKampuchea, denyingittheexercise ofitsfreewillandself-determination. Theconflict intheMiddleEastremains amatterofconcern toallmankind. somanyhorrors havebeencommitted andsomuchbloodhasbeenshedinthatpartof theworldthatitisessential fortheUnitedNations, withtherequisite support ofthemajorPowers, tointervene andseektoestablish peaceful coexistence among allthepeoples inthatpartoftheworld,whichdeserves abetterfate. Thereisaprinciple whichisfundamental inourOrganization -universality. Inthisrespect, Paraguay supports thejustaspiration oftheRepublic ofKoreato beadmitted totheUnitedNations. TheRepUblic ofKoreaisapeaceful and hard-working Statewhichmaintains cordial relations withallcountries.00/14 A/40/PV.l7 53-55 (Mr.Saldivar, Paraguay) Weshouldliketounderscore theresolute efforts madebytheRepublic of Koreatoseekunification ofthetwoKoreas. Inrecentdaysthesecontacts have beenfruitful andthereseemseveryprospect thattheywillleadtoadecrease in tension andpromote acontinuing dialogue ingoodfaithbetween thetwosides.It isappropriate thatthecountries represented inthisAssembly shouldsupport those stepstowardsreunification, whichholdoutthepromiseofbeingbeneficial to peaceinthatpartoftheworld. Justasitisthefundamental dutyoftheUnitedNations torespect thefree andsovereign application oftheprinciple oftheself-determination ofpeoples, theprinciple oftheintegrity ofcountries isalsopartofthestructure of international lawandofethical behaviour amongcountries. Paraguay hasalwayssupported theprocess ofdecolonization. Ourcountry, whichwaspartoftheSpanish Empirefromwhichitobtained itsindependence on14 and15May1811,believes thatatthisstageinthelifeofmankind colonial possessions mustdisappear andyieldtotheself-determination ofpeoples and nations. However, sometimes, forpolitical motives orformotives ofworld hegemony, decolonization isinvoked incases whe~etherespective peoples, infree elections, havechosenadifferent course-asisonecaseofPuertoRico,where themajority ofitsinhabitants havesodecided. Theconflict inCentral Americaisofconcern totheGovernment ofParaguay. Ourcountry takesanoptimistic viewasitfollows theefforts oftheContadora Grouptoachieve alasting andstablepeace,aswellastoeliminate therootof theproblem, inthatstrategic region-thatis,theintervention ofasuper-Power fromoutside thecontinent through aStateintheregionwhoseaimsconstitute a threattothestability andfreedom oftheAmerican continent.JVM/l5 A/40/PV.17 56 (Mr.Saldivar, Paraguay) Wesupport anegotiated legalsolution tothequestion oftheMalvinas Islands, whichremains asourceofconcern totheworldpublic andamatterof considerable interest totheUnitedNations andtheAmerican continent. Itis essential thatasolution befoundthatpreserves peace. TheRepublic ofParaguay withitspacific tradition andconsistent s~lidarity supports anyinitiative designed tobringaboutafriendly negotiated solution, basedontheprinciples of international law,tothesovereignty dispute ~'connection withthoseislands. Inthiscontext, ourcountry wouldwelcome theresumption ofbilateral talks between theArgentine Republic andtheunited Kingdom andtheuseofthe Secretary-Generalis goodoffices. ThewarinthePersian Gulfisanother sourceofconcern topeoples and nations. Howisitpossible thatnosolution hasbeenfoundtothisconflict? The issueisachallenge because ofthepolitical andeconomic interests involved, but forthatveryreasonourOrganization shouldintervene firmlyinthequestfor peace. Thesamecanbesaidofanage-old problem thathasgivenourOrganization muchwork:thequestion ofCyprus anditslinkswithTurkey andGreece. Although thisissueisnotconstantly intheheadlines, itisaquestion thatconcerns all thecitizens ofourworldwhoseethefutureofmankind inaconstructive spiritof peace. Economic issuescommand ourattention andtodayconstitute trulyserious threats notonlytothedevelopment ofpeoples butalsototheveryexistence of nations andthepreservation ofsocialpeace. Themoststriking issueofthedayistheforeign debtofthedeveloping countries, whichweighs onthemlikeanunredeemable mortgage, sincetheamountof interest gorwsdaybydayandtherearenoresources fromwhichtheycanbepayit,
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the representative of Paraguay at the United Nations, addressing various international issues and concerns. The focus is on the principles of international law, self-determination, and the promotion of peace and stability. The speaker mentions specific conflicts and disputes, such as the wars in Afghanistan and Kampuchea, the Middle East, and the Persian Gulf, as well as the issues of decolonization, foreign debt, and economic development. The tone is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of cooperation and negotiation in resolving these conflicts.

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