a small group of countries and to nullify the progres­ sive decisions of the United Nations on the restruc­ turing of international economic relations, including the establishment of a new international economic order and the development of equitable co-operation in the interests of all States. 19. The Soviet Union would continue to participate constructively in the economic activities of the United Nations and seek to ensure that they respon­ ded to the urgent needs of all countries and peoples. Further testimony to that consistent policy was contained in the memorandum of the Soviet Govern­ ment, to be submitted to the General Assembly at its forty-first session, entitled "International economic security of States-a major condition for the im­ provement of international economic relations" (N4ll 118, appendix). 20. His delegation had no objection to the Council's proposed basic programme of work for 1986 and 1987, as a whole, as set forth in documents E/1986/l and Add.1. However, it should be remembered that the inclusion of any given question in that pro­ gramme of work did not necessarily ensure its effective consideration or the achievement of practi­ cal results. Past experience had often shown that organizational measures were insufficient if not all Member States demonstrated the political will to consider the complex issues of international econom­ ic relations in a constructive spirit and to find solutions for them. 21. Among the tasks facing the Council in 1986, great importance was attached to the implementation of General Assembly resolution 40/10 concerning the observance of the International Year of Peace. In accordance with its role under the Charter of the United Nations, the Council should envisage appro-priate measures in its programme of work and help to co-ordinate the activities of United Nations econom­ ic bodies and the specialized agencies with a view to implementing that resolution. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the United Nations and its economic activities, with a emphasis on international economic relations, economic security, and the implementation of resolutions and programmes related to these topics. It does not seem to be directly related to natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology. The text does not have a strong focus on industry, transport, or communication, but it does mention international trade.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development