As we are aware, the last decade, which did not brinq about even economic growth qloballv, has already been labelled a lost decade. The reasons for this are well krown and have been discussed at lenqth in ll\::l.nV international forums, including the United Nations. I therefore do not wish to be repetitive. EMS/13 A/S-18/PV.lO 46 (Mr.· Perera, Sri Lanka) Mv deleqa tion wishes to urqe the international communi tv to rededicate itself during this decade to doina all that is needed to revitalize economic qrCMth in developinq countries. The goal of this special session should not be limited to the adoption of a declaration which could become merely another document produced bV the United Nations. In fact, it should open up a new phase in the agenda of the international community where words are translated into concrete action. M.v deleqation would like to see that materialize. Before I conclude, I should like to state that the Sri Lanka deleaation fullv supports the views expressed bv His Excellencv Mr. Enrique Garcia, Minister of Planninq and Co-ordination of Bolivia, when he addressed the Assembly in his capaci tv as Chairman of the Group of 77. The· PRESIDENT: We have thus concluded the general debate, which included consideration of agenda i terns 8 and 9. ORGANIZATION OF WORK The PRESIDENT: I should like to inform members that it will be necessarv to hold one further plenary meetinq of the General Assembly after the Ad Hoc Committee of the eighteenth special session has completed its work and the relevan,. document is available to the Assembly. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to hold one more plenarv meetinq? It·was·so decided. EMS/13 A/S-18/PV.lO 47 The· PRESIDENT: May I also take it that the Assembly authorizes me to 
**Analysis**
The text discusses economic growth and development, referencing the "lost decade" and the need for concrete action to revitalize economies in developing countries. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a international forum or meeting, which further supports the focus on economic development. The text does not mention any specific industries, natural resources, or environmental issues, and the language is not specific to a particular region or country.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade