Though mydelegation isnotentirely satisfied withallaspects ofthe Declaration, nevertheless, inwelcoming itandaccepting thespiritofconsensus in whichitwasarrivedat,aswellasthepromises andcommitments itembodies, we acknowledge thatthisisnolee;trueofotherdelegations. Inthisspirit, weare ableandwilling toaccommodate thedifferences, diversities andpeculiarities of theneedsofotherMemberStates. Onthisnote,mydelegation looksforward withhopeandoptimism to contributing useful andresponsible ideasduringtheforthcoming UnitedNations Conference ontheLeastDeveloped Countries, aswellasthe1992Conference on Environment andDevelopment inBrazil.JVM!11 A!S-18!PV.II 44-45 Mr.ZEPOS(Greece), Inmaking mystatement, Iwishtounderline briefly theimportance oftheconsensus achieved inendorsing theDeclaration. This achievement wastheresultofstrenuous negotiations carried outbymembers ofthe AdHocCommittee andthePreparatory Committee before wecametothisGeneral Assembly forfinalendorsement. Iwishtostressthepolitical importance ofthe consensus asanachievement, anditisnottheonlyachievement ofthisGeneral Assembly inconcluding itstask. Ishouldrecallthatunderyourpresidency, Sir,similar consensuses hadbeen achieved atrecentspecial sessions. Ihaveinmindthespecial session on apartheid andthespecial session ondrugs. Mr.President, Iwishtocommend the leadership underwhichtheseachievements weremadeandwhichhaskeptthetrainof relationships together, anachievement thatweshouldbearinmindinourfuture endeavours. Lastly, Ishouldthankallthosewhohaveassisted meandcommend their commitment anddedication tohardworkthatlaybefore usbefore wecametoendorse thisDeclaration. Thecontributions oftheSecretary-General, withhisreport, and oftheSecretariat wereofexceptional valuetome,andIwishtoextendtothem, through you,Sir,mydeepgratitude: ThePRESIDENT, Wehavethusconcluded ourconsideration ofagenda item9 andofalltheotheritemsonOuragenda. STATEMENT BYTHEPRESIDENT ThePRESIDENT: Iwouldliketosayafewwords. Attheoutset Iwishto thankallthespeakers fortheverykindwordsthey et:>generously addressed tome.'llMS!12 A!S-18!PV.ll 46 (ThePresident) TheDeclaration wehavejustadopted marksawatershed inthehistory of ~'nternational economic co-operation. Inmanywaysitrepresents anewdeparture, a 'l3t'eptowards abetterfuture. Itembodies ourcollective response toatimeof 'fUrbulent changes andgreathopeinhumanaffairs. Iseeinitthepossibilities ~forapositive transformation ininternational economic relations. TheDeclaration, whichhastaken10longyearstoachieve, isremarkable in lmanyrespects. First,itdoesnotharkbacktotheunproductive posturing ofthe past,yetitrecogni~es thestarkcontrasts thatScartheinternational economic landscape. Ratherthanscraping thosewounds,itseekstosuture them.It proclaims thebasicrightofallhumanbeingstoalifefreefromhunger, poverty, ignorance, disease andfear.Itreaffirms ourfaithininternational co-operation asarreanstoreali~e thatright.Ithastakenlong,arduous hoursforustoreach thatcommonposture. WhiletheDeclaration maynotreflect intheirminutest details theviewsandaspirations ofeveryMemberState,itdoesreflect acommon ground andabasisforfutureinternational co-operation. Inaccepting the document asitis,wesubscribe tothenotionthat"nothing willeverbeattempted ifallpossible objections mustfirstbeovercome". Developrrent isasmuchacondition forhumansurvival aspeaceandsecurity. Thatimplies justandequalopportunities forallnations largeandsmall, andfor allpeoples withinnations, todevelop theirfullpotential. Theaspirations of thepoortoabetterlifeareasrealastherealityofsuchalifeforthemore fortunate amongus.Theymayremainunfulfilled, butthoseaspirations willnot justgoaway. Evenastheworldcommunity welcomes theprospec tofaneweraofpeaceand stability,wemustnotforgetthatastablepeacecannot beconstructed solongasEMS/l2 A/S-l8/PV.11 47 (ThePresident) prosperity remains theprivilege ofthefewandtheproblems ofunderdevelopment, poverty andhungerpersist onawidescaleintheworld. Weneedmerelylook around ustorecognize thatreality. Thedecline ofourenvironment, thelarge flowsofrefugees, themassmovements acrossfrontiers insearchofeconomic opportuni ty,thetraffic indrugsandtheterrorism andcrimethatafflict international lifearedailymanifestations ofthisreality. Thesecancausenew tensions andconflicts. Aworldtroubled bywantandinjustice canhardly hopeto liveinpeaceforlong. Thattheinternational community iscognizantoftheneedforacollective and creative response totheseproblems isevidenced byitscomingtogether todeclare itssupport fortherevitalization ofgrowth anddevelopment indeveloping
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of international cooperation, specifically in the context of economic development, poverty, and environmental issues. The Declaration mentioned in the text aims to promote economic cooperation, sustainable development, and the well-being of all nations and peoples. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the need for collective action to address global challenges.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment, Humanitarian aid and relief