In so doing, we would like to highlight the following aspects contained or referred to in that document: first, the reference to the purposes and principles of the Charter, which are the irreplaceable foundations on which the work of our Organization is based; secondly, respect for the rules governing functions and competence of the General Assembly and, hence, the financial and administrative norms, all of which must be fully complied with; thirdly, the need for the Secretary-General's proposals to be considered in the context of the proposed programme budget for 1998-1999; fourthly, the authorization for the Secretary-General to implement the actions described in his report, taking account of the views and comments expressed by Member States and groups of States; fifthly, the need to respect the relevant General Assembly mandates, decisions and resolutions, including in particular the medium-term plan for the period 1998-2001; and, sixthly, the recognition of the authority of the Secretary-General, the highest administrative official in this Organization, and the head of one of the principal organs of the United Nations, the Secretariat — a recognition that reflects the confidence placed by the Member States in this top-ranking official.