text: benefits ofpeace,whichistobeunderstood asacondition fortheattainment and affirmation oftherightsoftheindividual. Without theguarantee ofthose rights,efforts toimprovestandards oflivingwouldbeincomplete andlimited. We therefore believe thatcommitment toanethical systemfreefromstrategic conceptsBBS/td A/40/1»V.5 65 (Hr.Caeuto, Argentina) abOQldbethesourceofconcerted political action. Thebetterworldtowhichwe oflawandtolerance; Bence,weshouldliketoseeajustandstableinternational orderwithout thedistortions ofpowerpolitics andwithout ~eimbalances generated byapurely fil~ancial viewofeconomic interaction.MLG/ed A/40/PV.5 66 I(Mr.Caputo, Argentina) Thebetterworldweseeisbasedonthreefundamental principles ofcivilized coexistence: juridical equality ofStates, non-intervention inifiteLual affai~~ andtheself-determination ofpeoples. Thebetterworldweallhopeforrequires anewconsensus fordevelopment whichwouldmakepossible mutualbenefit fromtradeandpromote thewell-being of thepeoples. Thewaysandmeansofachieving thisbetterworldremaintoday,astheywere 40yearsago,theelimination ofthearmsrace,particularly thenuclear-arms race; recognition oftherighttoindependence ofpeoples undercolonial domination and foreign occupation andtherighttoter'.itorial integrity andsocialandeconomic development; andthepeaceful solution ofdisputes betweenstatesby~eansof. dialogue andnegotiation. Thesearetheprinciples oftheCharter, whosefortieth anniversary weare celebrating. Weunderstand thedifficulties inachieving theobjectives oftheCharter and wearenotunawareofthefactthatwehavenotbeenabletosucceed inthisover thelast40years,butwearemindful oftheinvaluable contribution oftheUnited Nations tothecauseofpeace,decolonization andthepromotion ofhumanrightsand fundamental freedoms. Thepolitical determination oftheArgentine Government tohelpensurethat thiscontribution isgre~ter andmoreprofound, tothebenefitofall,constitutes oneofthereasons forourfirmcommitment totheUnitedNations. Theother,even moreimportant reasonisourcommitment tothevaluesystembasedontheCharter, without whichitwouldnotbepossible toensureafutureofdignity forallthe peoplesoftheinternational community.MLG/ed A/40/PV.5 67- Mr.GAMA(Pol'tugal) (spokeinPortuguese; English textfurnished bythe delegation): Mr.President, astheunitedNations celebl:'ates thefortieth anniversary ofitscreation, Ishouldliketoconveytoyouthegreatsatisfaction andthefeeling ofdeepconfidence itgivesthePortuguese Government thatthework ofthisGeneral Assembly willbeconducted byanexperienced diplomat, whose brilliant career mycountry haswitnessed through close,friendly andfruitful co-operation. Moreover, byyourelection theinternational community ispayinga tributetoyourcountry. Thegeographical, historical andcultural tiesthat closelylinkPortugal andSpainhavenowbeengivennewexpression intheaccession ofbothcountries totheEuropean Communities, whichwillentailrenewed co-operation andunderstanding between thetwocountries. Thus,Mr.president, youcanbeassuredofthefull ~ndsincere co-operation ofthePortuguese delegation inthefulfilment ofyourhighmission. Ishouldalsoliketoexpress hereourappreciation oftheendeavours ofyour eminent predecessor, Ambassador PaulLusaka, whorepresents acountry withwhichwe haveclosetiesof-friendship andwhosecommitment totheachievement of international peaceandsecurity, especially insuchhotbedsoftension asthe regionofsouthern Africa, wedeeplyappreciate. MYcountry wouldalsoliketopayatribute toourSecretary-General, Mr.PerezdeCuellar, whoseconstant dedication indifficult circumstances tothe highofficethathasbeenentrusted tohimdeserves thefullconfidence anddeep appreciation ofallofusheretoday. IwishtoassuretheMexican Government andtheMexican peopleatthispainful timeofthefullsolidarity ofthePortuguese nation. Giventheclosetiesof friendship thatlinkourtwocountries, thePortuguese peoplehavebeen particularly affected andsaddened bytheSUffering andthemourning nowbeing Ipeoples toself-determination. Mycountry attaches special importance tothose decisions andinthelastdecadehasfeltpartially responsible forthem.(Mr.Galla,Pertugal)A/40/PV ..5 68MLG/ed Assembly ofaseriesofresolutions anddeclarations, including resolutiontwenty-fifth anniversary oftheadoption atthefifteenth sessionoftheGeneral 1514(XV),whichhavemadeadecisive contribution totheexercise oftherightofinhelping tomeettheneedsandpromote thereconstruction oftheaffected areas.thewillingness ofmycountry toparticipate, bothbilaterally andmultilaterally,endured bytheMexican people. Ishouldliketoexpress herethesincere wishand
analysis: The text appears to be a speech or statement from the Argentine Government, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the United Nations and emphasizing the importance of peace, human rights, and international cooperation. It mentions the need for a new consensus on development, the elimination of the arms race, and the peaceful solution of disputes between states. The text also expresses appreciation for the work of the United Nations and its Secretary-General, as well as solidarity with the Mexican Government and people.