UN General Assembly
1997

promotion of good governance, democracy and human rights. In this post-cold-war period, the United Nations must strive to build an international community based on peace, justice, equity, democracy and the rule of international law. Trinidad and Tobago is concerned about the rise in political conflicts and tensions and the unresolved long- standing disputes which continue to threaten international peace and security. Increased efforts must be made by the international community to address these conflicts through peaceful means. Trinidad and Tobago wishes to restate its commitment to the non-use of force in the conduct of international relations and the peaceful settlement of disputes. We will continue to support United Nations-led peacekeeping missions and do our part to further democracy, as exemplified by our participation in the election processes in such countries as Haiti, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Namibia and South Africa. This General Assembly will address yet again the continuing quest for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. At this delicate period in the peace process, Trinidad and Tobago believes that durable peace will be achieved