develoPment consensus, one that would encompass such concerns and indicate vistas adk:lressinq the problens at hand, must be forged. The transition and adjustment many countries face, though to a varvinq deqree, call fer support on the part of those in a position to provide it and for co-operation on the part of all. JP/td A/S-18/PV. 7 26 (Mr ~ · Makarczyk, ·Poland) We in Poland are perfectly aware of the transition costs related to stePPing out on the rouqh road towards a market-oriented economy, a road of systemic and structural reforms indispensable in the process of departure from en inefficient command and distributive model. Mv country now faces many problems similar to those of the developinq countries. The support that Poland receives, and still ex.pects to receive, in the difficult transition period until we reqain qrowth end fully integrate into the world economy, will enable us to enhance our contribution to the stabilization of the world economy as well as to the social and economic development of developinq countries. In this context, and from this high rostrum, I wish to express sincere thanks to all Member States which have been granting Poland their help, showing understanding and contributing in many ways to setting up programmes of financial, institutional and p:>l itical supoort for our Government, our people and our economy. We are deeply qrateful for this evidence of international solidarity for comprehensive development. We are concerned about the decline in the 1980s of our share in economic and trade relations with the developing countries. In building a more open and export-oriented economy, we are resolved to expand our relations with the developing countries in all possible fields. We have the eaoacitv to do it if we overcome the crisis conditions caused by wrong economic policies of tte past and by 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of Poland, discussing the country's transition to a market-oriented economy and its relations with developing countries. The speaker mentions the need for international support and cooperation, as well as the importance of expanding economic relations with developing countries. The text touches on themes of economic development, international trade, and humanitarian aid, but does not specifically mention natural resources, the environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, or culture.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade