the developing countries. Implementation of this initiative will helP train hiqhly qualified national managers to deal with the economy and foreign economic activities. This will create conditions favourable for implementing effective national economic policies. A fundamental change in the economic activities of various States would, we feel, provide a good opportunity far working out a new international consensus on problems of development at this special session of the General Assembly and for adopting a long-term strategy that would take account of the mutual interests of all States without exception. In this way, the session could mark the beginning of JVM/7 A/S-18/PV.S 22 (Mr. Byambasuren, Mongolia) a resumption of the North-South dialogue on the basis of the Caracas Declaration of the Group of 77 and the Belgrade Declaration of the Non-Aligned Movement. Mongolia welcomes the initiative proposed in Paris last year by the leaders of a number of developing countries, on holding regular summit meetings between developed and developing countries. Landlocked countries face additional problems. It is generally recognized that not having access to the sea, being far removed from the basic international sea lanes and ports, being isolated from the main world markets and having to spend a great deal on international transport and other objective factors resulting from the geographical situation of landlocked developing countries all have an unfavourable impact on their economic development. In this connection, our delegation feels that the United Nations system must establish a special mechanism to deal with economic problems of landlocked countries. Protection of the environment from pollution and degradation has recently become another serious issue posing a great danger to all countries and peoples of the world. The Mongolian delegation believes that the 1992 international conference on the environment will provide a new impetus for effective measures to 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of implementing initiatives to promote economic development in developing countries, specifically highlighting the need for training national managers to deal with economic activities and establishing a special mechanism to address the unique challenges faced by landlocked countries. It also touches on the issue of environmental protection, which is a pressing global concern. These themes suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic development and environmental issues.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment