level of co-operation achieved between the two parts of our country can be demonstrated by the abolition of trade barriers; Yemen is today a single market. RH/11 A/S-18/PV. 4 46 (Mr. Alkhader, Yemen) We are now working to bring about unity as the most advanced form of integration with a view to accelerating our development. At the same time, we are striving to extend regional co-operation with our neighbours in the Arab Peninsula and East Africa, which is not only an urgent necessity but also an indispensable step towards broader co-operation among developing countries. These important measures being taken by Yemen are linked by their very nature to the world economy, which has become increasingly interdependent. Developed and developing countries must therefore start a serious dialogue to find common solutions to the problems facinq the world economy, including reforming the financial, monetary and international trade system for the benefit of both developed and developing countries. The process of development in the Middle East, to which we belong, is subject to many constraints, foremost among which is military expenditure, in particular an arms race in nuclear and sophisticated weapons. We must all see to it that these barriers are removed in order for the Middle East to become a zone free of nuclear, chemical and bacteriological weapons. All countries of the region must be placed under international surveillance in this respect. The impact of the external debt crisis on the development process that emerged in the 1980s has had grave effects politically, economically and socially and has impeded development in these countries. The total indebtedness of developing countries has exceeded half their gross national products. The burden of debt servicing is a heavy one, given the higher interest rates. Because of the outflow of resources and the decline in export revenue, an increasing number of developing 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic development of Yemen, discussing the abolition of trade barriers, regional cooperation, and the need for reform in the financial, monetary, and international trade system. It also touches on the impact of the external debt crisis and military expenditure on development. While there are some references to international cooperation and the need for surveillance, the text does not have a strong focus on natural resources, environment, or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade