UN General Assembly
1992

inter alia in the convening of the Conference on Environment and Development deserves particular mention here. That Conference was a valuable example of collective efforts to solve humanity's problems. My country cannot boast of a favourable ecological situation. The condition of the Caspian Sea is tragic, showing the effect of all the ills of a planned economy and of its consumption-oriented attitude towards nature. We firmly intend to make every effort to save this unique natural ecosystem, and we hope that our efforts will be supported by assistance from the world community. The primary mechanism of world development at present is international cooperation. I believe that we can solve our problems only in that context. I am also convinced that the process of strengthening cooperation will continue to evolve. Naturally, such evolution is directly related to the growing importance and prestige of the United Nations. Our Organization has a special role in international relations, which are undergoing radical changes. The United Nations has been, is and always will be the world forum