Our dear Namibian brothers have been courageous and noble. Their lofty sense of honour and their unity have earned them the respect and admiration of all who today acclaim them and take pride in their achievement. They have been valiant fighters, and they will, I am convinced, be good builders as well. The struggle for political independence has been long and very hard-fought. The economic and social progress of their country will now demand of them just as much effort and sacrifice, if not even more. They deserve our confidence and our solidarity. On behalf of my Government, I extend to them a fraternal hand and address to them our very best wishes for success. In our view the importance of this session does not lie solely in the need for third world countries further to sensitize world public opinion by proposing the holding of a special session devoted to the issue before us. The Governments of developing countries, including that of Qiinea-Bissau , do not intend sdlelv to strive to convince the Governments of the developed countries of the urgency of RH/14 A/S-18/PV.9 58 (Mr. Cabral, Guinea-Bissau ) their providing the aid third world countries now need to overcome the crisis that has hit them so hard and is mortgaging their future. In reality, what is at stake at this session goes far beyond the purely humanitarian dimension of the development aid that is among the many challenges that rich and poor countries must meet together. The interdependence of nations is a reality that is verified every day and demands of all of us a new mentality and new attitudes in consonance with the evolution of a world undergoing accelerating change, in which progress, particularly in communications, is bringing peoples and even political regimes together.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a government official or diplomat, addressing the achievement of Namibian independence and the challenges that come with it. The speech mentions the importance of economic and social progress, development aid, and the interdependence of nations. It also touches on the idea of a new mentality and attitudes needed to address the accelerating change in the world.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief