The notion that true security can be achieved only by co-operation, not confrontation, that our survival on this planet will be secured only if we work together, has to be at the core of such a new approach. All Governments have to contribute to this goal, but ultimately -and this is again a lesson drawn from events in Europe -it will be up to the people, each Cl'ld everyone, to bring it about. Europe should be ready to assume a major responsibility to promote such a process of global co-operation and integration. Our current concern with Europe is a natural priority. We must finish the agenda of the post-war period, which is finally drawing to a close, while also addressing the new global issues facing us. A united and peaceful Europe will benefit everyone. As Europeans turn away from confrontation and towards co-operation and integration, as they join their individual nations into economic and POlitical union, they will not only offer a model to other regions but also contribute to building a safer and more prosperous world for all. BHS/jg A/S-18/PV.S 17 (Mr. Riegler, Austria) I do hope that the deliberations and discussions of this special session will be brought to a successful conclusion. In order to achieve this, a commitment to common values as well as a common understanding of possible solutions to tackle the economic, developmental and environmental problems of this last decade of the twentieth century seems necessary. We believe that a clear, balanced and focused final document aimed at revitalizing economic gr0111th and accelerating the development process would be an important step. Such a document should highlight the gr0111ing interdePendence among States and the necessity for further integration and co-operation, the protection and preservation of our environment, the promotion ~ 