UN General Assembly
1995

take advantage of this opportunity. We are conscious of heightened expectations. For these reasons, the restructuring and revitalization of the United Nations system must be vigorously pursued. We are confident that a reformed and strengthened Organization will be able to undertake the twin tasks of promoting peace and assisting the development process of all members of the international community. In the Secretary-General’s annual report to the General Assembly this year, he has emphasized, in the context of reforming the United Nations, that “A crucial component of that larger reform process should be the achievement of a more dynamic relationship among the main intergovernmental organs — the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council.” (A/50/1, para. 20) This is a point of view which I share. Jamaica firmly believes that the General Assembly should be allowed to fulfil its role as the Organization’s highest deliberative and decision-making body. We also believe that the role of the Economic and Social Council should be strengthened. It is relevant also to underscore the fact that the