text: relevant United Nations bodies into a single entity. The drug problem has assumed PKB/PLJ A/45/PV.10 69-70 (Mr. Abu Hassan. Malaysia) a very complex character, requiring responses at all levels. Hence, international action should be co-ordiaated through the United Nations, while Governments do their part in coping with the problem domestically. Malaysia for one has gone to great lengths to combat drug abuse in the country. The 1990s should be a decade of renewed faith in the United Nations. We have witnessed significant developments recently which will have a lasting impact on the future of the United Nations system as a whole. In the entire history of the United Nations never has the time been so propitious for it to regain the confidence and trust of the international community as it is now, With renewed faith from all Members alike, the United Nations can play its rightful role in helping to reshape this post-cold-war world. The United Nations needs our full support. JVM/lB A/45/FV*lQ 71 Mr. BONGO (Gabon) (interpretation from French): Sir, your election to . the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-fifth session is a tribute to your personal qualities. It reflects the contribution of Malta, your country, to I our common work of peace and co-operation between peoples and nations. The delegation of Gabon considers it both a pleasure and a duty to extend to you our wishes for full success in the discharge of your heavy and honourable task, % Major-General Joseph Garba, your predecessor, through his dedication and competence has also served the United Nations well. My delegation joins in the tribute unanimously rendered to him today. Indeed, the United Nations will remember the extremely positive action of Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar in the restoration of our Organization to the role 
analysis: This text appears to be a speech or statement delivered by a representative of a country in the United Nations, discussing the role of the organization in addressing global issues, particularly the drug problem. The speaker emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the need for the United Nations to regain the trust of the international community.