text: main elements of this most intricate question before us. And here I wish to state that, like my French colleague, I have an open mind about any amend- ments that will ameliorate our text and be in conform- ity with our objective. 49. Egypt, in its endeavour for peace, has placed great importance on the contribution of the Govern- ment of the United States in establishing the peaceful foundations and principles for solving the Middle East question. We look forward to the United States, as a full partner in the peace process, intensifying its efforts with a view to reaching a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. 50. At this crucial juncture, we are well aware of the immense difficulties and pains that accompany the birth of peace. However, we are convinced that only through peace can the peoples and States of the Middle East enjoy security and attain progress. To this end, Egypt calls again upon all the parties in the Middle East to join in an all-out peaceful &;/rttl~hc in good- will and sincerity. Let all the peoples of the Middle East live together in justice, peaceful coexistence, co-operation and reconciliation. 51. For a number of decades, Egypt suffered and sacrificed itself in serving the principles and purposes that it believed in. Today, Egypt is willing to exert every effort so as to spare the Palestinian, the Leb- anese and the Israeli peoples further sacrifices and 5 hardships. To this end. let us all shoulder our respon- sibilities towards a peaceful settlement in Lebanon. a just solution to the Palestinian question and a lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. 52. Mr, NUSEIBEH (Jordan): Mr. President, this has been an inordinately tumultuous month for interna- tional peace and security, which is the primary respon- sibility of the Council. 
analysis: This text appears to be a speech or statement made by an Egyptian representative at the United Nations, addressing the Middle East peace process and the country's efforts to achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region. The text highlights Egypt's commitment to peace and its willingness to work with other countries to resolve the Palestinian and Lebanese questions. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of cooperation, goodwill, and sincerity in achieving peace.