text: help the States concerned to come together to tran- scend their contradictions and bring about regional co-operation by solving the economic, social, intel- lectual, humanitarian, and political problems which arise: to transcend egocentric impulses where every- one gives himself preference: to transcend ethno- centric impulses where it is one’s own people one uses as a point of reference and of preference: to transcend sociocentric impulses, where one’s own society be- comes the centre of reference and of preference: to transcend, finally, in the interests of peace, that failing so characteristic of this end of our century-the fail- ure to recognize the same facts as the adversary, a fnilure that only encourages the facile mechanisms of rejection which, in the closed universe of totali- tarian concepts, are disqualification, diversion and indignation. 2 16. Here as elsewhere, what we are calling upon others to respect in our regard we should be in a position to respect in regard to others. The principles of the Charter are and must remain valid for all States, whatever their political, economic and social options. and in all circumstances. It is precisely when we fail to respect the principles which we call upon others to respect that we run the risk of discrediting both those very principles and our own right to demand respect for them from others. 17. I have had occasion to recall in other circum- stnnces that it is the gap between what we demand that others respect and our own attitude with regard to respect for the same principles in analogous situations which lies at the very root of the maintenance of a climate of distrust and tension in international rela- tions-a climate which allows matters to get out of hand in defiance of reason. 18. I cannot conclude my remarks without saying 
analysis: This text appears to be a speech or statement focused on international relations, highlighting the importance of cooperation and respect for principles among nations. It emphasizes the need to transcend differences and biases, and to recognize the same facts as others, in order to promote peace and stability. The text does not specifically mention economic, environmental, or other specific issues, but rather focuses on the broader principles and values that underlie international relations.