UN General Assembly
1992

report "An Agenda for Peace" is a source of valuable inspiration in the maintenance and strengthening of international peace. The preventive diplomacy he advocates in it should have the support of the international community. The Guinean Government warmly welcomes the admission of new Member States, confirming once again the universality of our Organization's principles. Many events have occurred since our last session. Mankind is living through an age of hope, but also one of uncertainty. True, many promises are being made, but there does not appear to be a sufficient awareness of dangers. Indeed, the new world architecture is taking shape against a backdrop of persistent poverty and misery in the South, in contrast to the general well-being in the North. The international landscape still contains dark zones of actual and potential conflict. The transition towards the emerging order is creating for the countries of Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and South America problems whose solution will require sacrifice, farsightedness and solidarity from the international community. Along with the political stakes, which are of crucial importance, there