represents for all of us: the people of Namibia, the front-line States, the " majori~ people of South Africa, Africa, and indeed the world communi~. For every RH/20 A/S-18/PV. 8 94-95 (Mr. Malima, United Republic of Tanzania) one of them the independence of Namibia is a historic victory, and its admission to the United Nations is a very special occasion. For us in the front-line States it represents victory over one manifestation of apartheid: colonialism. For the Unill:ed Nations, it enhances human freedom and brings closer its qoal of universality of membership. Equally important, it is an inspiration to the majority people of South Africa, who continue to lanquish under the inhuman and criminal system of apartheid. In welcominq Namibia's admission to the United Nations the international community must bear in mind that the territory of the new Republic of Namibia includes Walvis Bay and the offshore islands, which renain under colonial and racist occupation. The international community therefore has an obligation to support the efforts of the new nation aimad at preserving its territorial inteqrity. Tanzania further wishes fully to associate itself with the sentiments contained in the statement of the leader of the delegation of Bolivia, who sPDke on behalf of the Group of 77. It is a well known fact that for most develoPing countries, and especially the least dev.eloped countries such as Tanzania, the 1980s have virtually been a lost decade. The sharp decline in their expert earnings, coupled with phenomenal increases in the prices of our imports led to serious foreiqn-exchanqe shortaqes and chronic balance-of-payments deficits. This in turn adversely affected not onlY our capacity to undertake new investments but, even more siqnficant, our ability to maintain existinq production and other infrastructural facilities. JP/jg A/S-18/PV. 8 96 (Mr. Malima; United RePublic of Tanzania) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Tanzania to the United Nations, celebrating the admission of Namibia to the UN and highlighting the significance of this event. The speech touches on themes of colonialism, apartheid, and international relations, but does not specifically discuss economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues. It does, however, mention the challenges faced by developing countries, including Tanzania, and the impact of global economic trends on their ability to invest and maintain infrastructure.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief