Much has been said during the deliberations at this session. The Preparatory Committee made great efforts to arrive at a consensus, and we hoped that this special session would provide us with an historic opPOrtunity to correct the imbalance in international economic relations. Now that the session is drawing to a close, we sense a degree of disappointment as we seem to have failed to forqe a I com100n understanding: we continue to be incapable of detecting the possibilities of co-operation available to us. RH/4 A/S-18/PV. 8 11 {Mr. Al-Shaali, United Arab Emirates} Nevertheless, we still entertain the hope that the developed countries will appreciate the ooncerns that are being expressed by the developing countries and that they will not let the opportunity provided by the convening of this session Pass without achieving a oonvergence of views -for failure today could mean vet another lost decade for development. Mr-. AHSAN (Bangladesh): I should like to offer warm congratulations to Mr. Garba on his unanimous electioo to the presidency. His skill and other qualities are well krown •. We have unshakable oonfidence that his able stewardshiP will lead our deliberations to success. I should also like to extend a special tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, for his imaginative leadership of the United Nations system, which has nade it JX)ssible to find solutions to many problems that aPPeared intractable for a long time. We are confident of a similar breakthrough in respect c:>f outstanding international economic issues \<ihich have brought us together at this time. We warmly welcome independent Namibia as a full Member of the United Nations, and we look forward to continuing to work together in the pronntion of our common objectives. The special session is taking Place against the backdrop of rapidly evolving 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international economic relations, development, and cooperation between countries. The speakers mention the need to correct imbalances in international economic relations, the importance of cooperation, and the hope for a convergence of views. The text also touches on the role of the United Nations and its Secretary-General in facilitating international cooperation. Based on these themes, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to international economic relations and development.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development