from the North. It is difficult to envisage the reversal of this trend today, Particularly in light of the changes taking place in Eastern Europe. In this context, the apprehensions that have already been voiced are perfectly justified. For how can we compete against an already well-established industrial base and a skilled and relatively cheap labour force in Eastern Europe? Tlhe other consideration which gives cause for concern is the fact that concessional capital flows could be diverted to Eastern Europe to the detriment of the develoPing world. We do not begrudqe chanqes in Eastern Europe- far from it, for it is the sovereign right of the people to decide for themselves -nor do we begrudge the aid that it has already received oc will receive. Our message to our partners in the North is quite simply that they should not forqet us. Our long history of association dictates this. Our very survival demands it. In the actual circumstances, international en-operation becomes even nore of a necessi tv. Co-operation, as we see it, is a two-way Process regardless of the size, might or power of the partners concerned. It involves a "give-and-take" attitude, a sharing of resources to the mutual benefit of the Parties concerned. Yet tao often co-operation is seen nerely in terms of "aid", in terms of "donor count.ries" and "beneficiary countries". Whilst we do not discount the importance of aid to developing countries -indeed, in a number of cases without this aid, BHS/td A/S-18/PV. 8 29-30 (Mrs. de St. Jorre, Seychelles) t-.heir development proqrammes would stand no chance of success -aid should not be seen as a means to an end. Rather, it should be oonstrued as a oontr ibution by the donor countries to the development objectives of the poor South, with no loss of 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the concerns of developing countries regarding the potential impact of changes in Eastern Europe on their economic development and international cooperation. It emphasizes the need for a "give-and-take" approach to cooperation and highlights the importance of aid, but also stresses that aid should not be seen as a means to an end. The text also touches on the theme of economic competition and the potential diversion of capital flows to Eastern Europe.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development