in favour of establishing a clilaate of mutually advantageous understanding and C0-OperatiOn in its relation8 with its economic partner8, strengthening the links of friendship and brotherhood with our neighbours and subordinattng national selfishness to the creation of an integrabd economic region in central Africa on the basis of the understanding and solidarity cherished by our paoplee. The will to peace of the People6 F&public of the Congo, which is fiercely defended by its people, i t8 Government and f ta President, haa led to the bestoual on my country of, inter alia, the presidency of the Economic Community of Central African States. It has also been entrusted with delicate missions of arbitration in the 8ettleJu+Xit of the question of Chad, which has been characterircd by a fratricidal war with dire consequences for the people of Chad. (Hr. Ndinga Oba, Congo) The qecial oyropgthy and attention which the international community and, esgeoiallyr Central Africa ahd the Organizstion of African Unity (OAU) have ehown to my country by entrusting it with these miaeione of great significance for the prowdon of peace and international co-operatfon are the fruit of the con&ant effort8 of President Saeoou-Ngueeso to coneolidate peaae and to atrengtheh relatiohehips of good-neighbourliness in the region and throughout Africpr. To the extent that poet experience teachee UB what we have been able to do a8 compared with what we ought to have achieved, let ue try et least to be inspired by the theare of this fortieth annivereary of the united Nationep *United IUatiombl for a better wotld@, and organfze our solidarity accordingly. Certain trains of thought fooused on the year 1985 aa a whole invite us to do this. We in Urica, in par tfcular, in addition to the memory of the 25 years of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the President of the Congo, focusing on the country's efforts to promote economic cooperation and regional integration in Central Africa. The language used is formal and diplomatic, emphasizing the importance of friendship, brotherhood, and solidarity among nations. The text also mentions the country's presidency of the Economic Community of Central African States and its role in mediating conflicts in the region.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, International relations