UN General Assembly
1973

countries still face. Self-interest seems still to be the dominant feature of their policies to the exclusion of all other considerations. Further efforts are required, and the developing countries, conscious of their common needs and aims, must take the initiative in any new international effort. For this reason we have been greatly attracted by the concept of collective economic security, and we are ready to play our part in such an endeavour. 102. We attach particular importance to item 101 of the agenda, relating to the situation in the drought-stricken areas in Africa. We have already contributed $3 million for the relief of the region and we will be ready to co-operate and take part in any international endeavour in that respect. 103. In conclusion, I should like to reaffirm our unbounded faith in the United Nations and its principles, and our determination to fulfil faithfully our obligations as a Member State of this Organization, and to contribute to the limit of our abilities to its strengthening and success.