UN General Assembly
1995

the strong views of the Pacific region. My Government stands by the decision announced last week by the Chairman of the Forum, Sir Julius Chan, that France is no longer invited to the post-Forum dialogue. We are in full support of the extension of the Non- Proliferation Treaty. We will also work actively to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations for a comprehensive test- ban treaty. We also acknowledge the support of just, fair- minded and world-conscious leaders and peoples, who have condemned and continue to condemn this anachronistic series of tests in the Pacific. We join our voice to theirs in support. This session provides the community of nations with a unique opportunity to examine our past performance record. As a world-governing institution, the United Nations must look closely at its strengths and build upon them. Likewise, it must pay particular attention to its shortcomings and weaknesses so that it can continue to provide much-needed hope, strength and direction to the nations of the world.