another meaning. Mobilization of resources to assist developing countries was particularly critical, given the current international economic situation. 59. Mr. KHIZHNYAK (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic) said that the Secretary-General's report did not sufficiently reflect certain important posi­ tions that had emerged from the Mexico City Confer­ ence, which had stressed that population problems could be solved only within the context of peace and security. The report should have stressed the impor­ tance of co-operation between governmental, non­ governmental and international organizations in pro­ moting peace and security and in studying the impact of the arms race, international tension and military actions on population problems. The report should also have stressed the link between population policy and social and economic development instead of skirting the issue or simplifying it as it did in paragraph 6. 60. The co-ordination of population activities in the United Nations should be further improved by strengthening co-operation with the regional commis­ sions. A joint plan of operations should be prepared periodically for the central, regional and centralized bodies of the United Nations, to be considered first by ACC and then by the Population Commission, which would at the same time review the execution of the plan for the previous period. As for UNFP A, he would recommend that it devote greater attention to providing aid to the developing countries on matters relating to the linkages between population factors and social and economic development plans and programmes. 61. His own country's population policy was de­ signed to ensure steady population growth and was an integral part of social and economic development plans designed to promote the well-being of the entire population. Its social and economic structure made it possible for economic growth to surpass population growth. 62. Mr. MALIK (India), reaffirming the importance 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the United Nations' efforts to address population problems and the relationship between population growth and economic development. The speakers mention the importance of cooperation between governments, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations to promote peace and security, and to study the impact of the arms race and international tension on population problems. They also emphasize the need for a joint plan of operations and improved coordination among UN bodies.

**Category**
Health, Economic development