results, results commensurate with the aspirations and hopes of the international community. I also associate myself with Previous speakers in warmly welcoming the admission of the Republic of Namibia to membership of the United Nations. On behalf of Bahrain, I congratulate the Namibian people on the independence which they won as the culmination of their heroic struggle. This constitutes a triumph of the principles of freedom and justice, achieved with the constant support and assistance of the United Nations. BCT/jq A/S-18/PV. 6 50 (Mr. Al-Shakar, Bahrain) It is fortunate that the General Assembly has been convened in this special session devoted to international economic co-operation, and in particular to the revitalization of the economic growth and development of the developing countries, against the backdrop of international developments and chanqes marked by the widening of detente and worldwide rapprochement, as well as chanqes in the economic and political balance of forces.* * Mr. Ali (Sudan), Vice-President, took the Chair. BHS/td A/S-18/PV. 6 51 (Mr. Al-Shakar, Bahrain) Durinq 1989 and the beginning of this year, the international arena has witnessed a rapid succession of dramatic political developments that have led to the relaxation of relations between the super-Powers and to radical changes in the political structure of Eastern Europe. The 1980s saw the emerqence of reqional economic qroupinqs, most notably the process takinq place within the European Economic Community. That qroup is novinq steadily and vigorously towards an economically united Europe by 1992, with all the economic imPlications of that process, the echoes of which will reverberate throughout the 1990s. We hope that the new transformations takinq place in the world will usher in a new era with PDsitive results for the world economy and, particularly, give new momentum to international co-operation for development, thus creatinq just, equitable and balanced relations between North and South based on a principled 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, economic cooperation, and global development, with references to the United Nations, regional economic groups, and the changing political landscape. The tone is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international policy and cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade