co-operation and spurred by an unfailing commitment to help the needy. To illustrate this, I should like to qive some examples from the Kingdom's record and briefly outline our achievements over the past 20 years. In education, the number of students, both male and female, in the Kingdom rose to 2,922,100 in 1989, compared to 543,942 in 1970, an increase of 537 per cent. In health care, the number of physicians jumped from 1,172 to 22,136, an increase of 1,888 per cent. JP/td A/S-18/PV.7 67 (Mr. Shihabi, Saudi Arabia) In transport and communications, hiqhways were expanded by 20,106 kilometres over the same period, an increase of 366 per cent, while secondary roads were extended by 408 per cent. Agricultural arrl paved roads were extended by 149 per cent, and the expansion in telephone lines was 4,120 per cent. In another vital sector, water desalination plants added 900 per cent to the existing facilities' the capacity to desalinate was stepped up by 1,542 per cent. We entertain the hope that a new era is about to beqin in the world economy. With the elimination of the sPectre or the threat of a world war, a change in the PSychology of certain countries and economic groupings whose POlicies stand in the way of international trade and world economic integration may come about. For co-operation with the develoPing countries -whether commercial, industrial or technical -will in the long run work to the best interests of the develoPed world. by enriching its capabilities and enhancing its potentiaL ~r. ADODO (Togo) (interpretation from French): The Government and the people of Togo welcome Namibia's accession to indePendence and its recent admission to membership of the United Nations. This historic event, acclaimed by all nations, marks the successful conclusion of the persevering efforts and immense 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or a report highlighting the achievements of a country (likely Namibia) in various sectors, including education, health, transportation, and economy. It also touches on international cooperation and the potential for a new era in the world economy. The focus is on the country's development and progress over the past 20 years.

**Category**
Economic development, Education, Health, Transport and communication