UN General Assembly
1995

rights are inviolable and are the cornerstone of democratic societies. We intend to continue to implement the recommendations of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and urge other States to do the same. Further, we believe that the question of the adequate financing of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights must be resolved. The environment is an area that, along with human rights, demands Latvia’s attention during the present 14 General Assembly 21st plenary meeting period of remedying the many consequences of Latvia’s occupation. In this connection, Latvia is making efforts to hold an international conference on disarmament and its relationship to environment and development. Latvia’s development, particularly in the social sector, has been greatly assisted by the work of the Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), established in Riga in 1992. The Government of Latvia fully cooperates with and supports the work of UNDP, and is ready to increase the level of this cooperation. Latvia attaches high priority to the economic and social work of the United Nations and understands the