E.i:presses its satisfaction that, following J0111t action by the Economic and Social Council and the Council of the Food and Agriculture O rg;rnization of the United Nations, pursuant to resolutions 1496 (XV) and 1714 (XVI ), a United Nations/FAQ 'Norld Food Programme was established which will play a vital role in the efforts of member countries to meet the need for food supplies in the event of emergencies and to assist those countries in their economic and social development ;