defined theidealsofpeaceandprogress forall,inkeeping withthenew,historic era,thusnarrowing thescopefortheuseofforceandforthepursuitofthe policyofdomination. Inthisperiodmankind advanced greatly inallfields. Thetechnological revolution hasgivenrisetopossibilities undreamed ofbefore. Thestruggle forfreedom andindependence, equitable international relations, aworldfreeofblocsanddevelopment led.totheinception ofthepolicyof non-alignment. Thispolicywasessential inthatstruggle andwithitsptinciples, objectives andthrustithasbecomeanirreplaceable, independent factorof positive influence inglobalinternational relations. However, theselongdecades havebrought usmanydisappointments andmuch distress. Quiteafewofouraspirations of40yearsagoarestillunfulfilled •. Thepurposes andprinciples oftheCharter pertaining 'tothepreservation of international peaceandsecurit¥, respect forthetenetsofself-determination and thesovereign equality ofallcountries, refraining fromthethreatoruseof force,thesettlement ofdisputes bypeaceful means,respect forhumanrightsand fundamental freedoms, aswellasmanyothers, havebeeninconstant andserious jeopardy. Theachievements ofmankindarefarfrombeingaccessible toall.ManyMLG/jh A/40/PV.8 57 (Mr.Dizdarevic, YUgoslavia) peopletheworldoveraredeprived ofbasicopportunities fordevelopment andof meansforabareexistence. Therefore itisjustifiable toaskwhatisthenatureofthepeaceinwhichwe liveandhowfarwearefrOlllasting anduniversal peace. Unfortunately, thepeace oftodayisneither lasting noruniversal. Wehavebeenlivinginastateof permanent uncertainty, facedwithconfrontations, localwarsandconflicts, bloc rivalries andthearmsrace.Fourdecades afterthe!Wsthorrible ofallwarswe wonderwhether thedangerofanewonehasbeenremoved and,ifso,towhat extent. Wearenotsurethatanewwar,farmoreterrifying andtotally devastating, willnotbreakout. Foraloogtimenowtheworldhasbeenatahistoric crossroads. Whichway andhowshouldweproceed inordertoensurelasting peace? Whichwayandhow should weproceed inordertoovercome allthefactors thatmakethispeaceso fragile anduncertain? Whichwayandhowshould weproceed inordertoeliminate injustices andinequalities, soastoachieve development andprogress forallina worldinwhichpeacewouldbeenjoyed ~all? Awareness oftheneedtocarryoutradical changes inallspheres of international relations hasgrownintheworld,ashavetheforcesstriving tothat end.Thesechanges wouldleadusoutofthistimeofgravechallenges towards the goalswedefined andsetforourselves inthisveryforum.Intheworldoftoday ofgreatachievements ofthehumanmind,nooneshouldbeapassive onlooker while warsarebeingwagedforthesakeofothers andpeoplearedyingofhungeror livingwithout hope. Wecanneither condone noraccepttheideathatpe&;:eand prosperity foranyonecanbebuiltonsuchfoundations. Wecanneither condone nor accepttheideathatpeaceandprogress canbeensured bythestockpiling ofever moredestructive weapons. Thearmsraceimperils thesecurity ofall,whileMLG/jh A/40/PV.8 58 (Mr.Dizdarevic, Yugoslavia) inequality ineconomic andotherrelations threatens thestability andprosperity evenofthosewhoperpetuate suchasituation through theirI1Dnopolistic ana privileged positions. Theforthcoming negotiations between thegreatPowersandtheirapproaching sununitmeeting areawaited withgreatattention andinterest byusall.Attheir recentconference inLuanda, thenon-al- '-'ledcountries welcomed thatdevelopnent in therelations between thegreatPowers, calling uponthem -toeschewmutual confronta~ion, overcome mistrust andembark uponresponsible andfruitful negotiations, withaforward-looking approach andinaspiritof goodwill, bearing inmindtheinterest ofallmankind-. Weexpectthattheirdialogue willleadtotheeasingoftension intheir relations andintheworldatlarge,sinceconfrontation andthestrained relations between themandbetween theblocshaveafflicted usall.Likeallother non-aligned countries, webelieve that,inordertobefruitful anduniversally beneficial, thisdialogue shouldbecarried oninkeeping withtheobjectives of theunitedNations andwiththeestablishment ofatruesystemofcollective security. AtthesametimeIwishtoemphasize ourprofound conviction thatallshould beinvolved inthequestforsolutions tothecrucial issuesoftheworld. Our experience todatehasshownthattheonlypossible wayofensuring truedetente is toinvolveallcountries andpeoples andconsider theirvitali.nterests. Todayit isnotintheinterest ofasinglecountry orgroupofcountries toremain onthe sidelines ofworlddevelopments, without anyinfluence overthem,because the~t'own independence andprosperity dependthereon. Thehorizon ofinternational relations canbecleared ofallcloudsonlyifallcountries areactiveintheimplementationEverycontribution tothatendistrulyinvaluable. beingdeeplyconvinced thatseeurityandstablerelations throughout theworld
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement focusing on international relations, peace, and security, with references to the United Nations, non-alignment, and the arms race. It touches on themes of development, equality, and human rights, but does not specifically address economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues.

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