Aswecelebrate thisOrganization's fortieth anniversary, wecannotbutthink ofour fo~nding fathers whosoughttotransform intoactionthedeeplyfeltand widespread desireforconcrete andeffective action ~establishing anOrganization ~sedonuniversality, withtheaimofprotecting andmaintaining international peaceandsecurity, thepromotion ofhumanrightsandfundamental freedoms, the promotion oftheeconomic andsocialadvancement ofallpeoples, thedevelopment of friendly relations amongnations andtheachievement ofinternational co-op~ration insolvinginternational problems. Inevaluating theprogress achieved sofarininternational relations, we shouldaskourselves ifwemayclaimthatwearewellonourwaytorealizing the dreamsandaspirations ofthefounding fathers ofthisOrganization. Wemust admit,withregret,thattherecordgiveslittlecauseforsatisfaction, aswe enterthefortieth yearofthelifeofthisOrganization.A/40/PV.ll e~9g (Hr..Iacovou, Cyprus) Thisdoesnotaeanthatthepastwasdevoi~of,successes, sincereference c&n beudetoaanyachieveaents ofthisOrganization.. Wecould_ntion progress aade invarious fields: decolonization, peaC';.e-keeping, sunda'rd setting inthefieldof humanrightsandthehuunitarian progra.es. Thatwehave80farescaped the scourgeofanother worldwar,despite localconflicts, isnoainorachieveaent.NR/dw A/40/PV.l1 91 (Mr.Iacovou, Cyprus) A1thoughweallsbarethesameas.pirationsforpeace,securityandjustice,it isasadco_entary onthe40yearsthathavejustelapsed thattheinternational po1itica1andeconomic sitoationisagaincritical. Thethreatoractualuseof force,military aggression andinterference, theintensified armsrace,gross violations ofhumanrights, poverty andfaminepaintagloomypicture oftoday'S world. Yet,however frustrating ourexperience hasbeensofar,wehavenot abandoned hopethatthedreamofapeaceful andeconomically securefuturecanyet becomeareality. ThecOJll1lemoration ofthefortieth anniversary oftheUnitedNations affords us theopportunity totakestockofprogress, concentrate onshortcomings, draw appropriate conclusions andchartthecorrect coursetoensurepeaceandsurvival. Renewed confidence intheUnitedNationscanbeenhanced onlyHallMemberStates adherestrictlytothepurposes andprincip1es oftheCharter, thusrendering the Organization moreeffective. Theprovisions andmechanisms !)ftheCharter, if appropriately, effectively andresolutely applied, coulddeterlawlessness and securepeaceandjustice. TheSecurity Council shouldliveuptotheexpectations ofmankind, employing allmeansatitsdisposal, anditshouldalsotakesuchothermeasures asthose referred tobytheSecretary-General inhisreportontheworkoftheOrganization, whichwewelcome andsupport. Particular reference shouldbemadetothe Secretary-General's ideathattheSecurity Council should "makeadeliberate andconcerted efforttosolveoneortwoofthemajor problems beforeitbymakingfuneruseofthemeasures available toitunder theCharter" (A/40/1, p.7).NR/dw A/40/PV.ll 92 (Hr..Iacovou, Cyprus) Thesinglemostimportant issueaffecting theinternational ee-aunity is ,Usu__nt.Thecontinued build-up ofar_Enta, particularly nuclearar_Ents, createspotentially dangerous ccndltions, holding unkind hcetage tothebalan~ of terrorandthethreatofnuclear war.Moreover, theincreasing ai1itary expenditures arediverting valuable resources froadevelopment whichcouldclose thewi~ning gapbetween thedeveloped anddeveloping countries. Itisearnestly hopedthatthisyearwillbemarkedbyrealprogress towards disarmament. Closely anddirectly tiedtodisarmaEnt isinternational security. The ultill2lte goalofCOIlplete andtotaldisarllDent isunachievable ·unlessthe collective security provisions oftheCharter arefullyimplemented. Letushope thatduringthefortieth anniversary theMellberStates, particularly thepermanent members oftheSecurity Council, takeupthisissueasaquestion oturgency. Ithasalwaysbeenourfirlibeliefthatirapleaentation ofthesecurity ptovis-ions oftheCharter, alongwithactions toll1Pl_ent UnitedNations resolutions, inparticular security Council resolutions, wouldleadtoanimproved worldsituation byeliainating critical issuesthatthreaten themaintenance of international peaceandsecurity. Ofequalconcernistheworldeconomic situation. Thoughtherewasacertain iaproveJllent inthecaseofindustrialized countries earlier thisyear,the developing countries' plightcontinues unabated. Theyareburdened witha mltitude ofprobleM, bothstructural anddevelopaental, oftenCOiipounded by naturaldisasters. Commodities prices, trade,financing anddebtservicing are _tters requiring urgentattention andeven1Ioreurgentremedial action.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of the United Nations, celebrating the organization's 40th anniversary and discussing the state of international relations and the challenges facing the world. The speaker highlights the importance of peace, security, and human rights, and emphasizes the need for collective action to address global issues such as disarmament, poverty, and famine.

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Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief