liberation of Namibia, are matters of public record. I know it to be so because you and I worked closely in the negotiations on resolution 435 (1978) • That is why we were most gratified to see you, a distinguished son of Africa, preside over the admission of Namibia to the United Nations. We are therefore confident that, just as you successfully guided the deliberations for the admission of Namibia, you will once again skillfully shepherd the Assembly in its deliberations. The agenda before this special session on international economic co-operation speaks volumes. Revitalization of economic growth and development, debt problems, mass unemployment, grinding poverty and squalor are all issues that cry out for immediate resolution through national and international collaborative programmes BHS/PLJ/ga A/S-18/PV.lO 23-25 CMr~ ·Gorirab; ·Namibia) for economic and social development. As a newly independent nation, we feel daunted by the enormity of these problems. But we take cnmfort in the cumulative experience of manv Members before us and must ioin hands with the old hands, confident that the enormous outpouring of international support we received during the struggle aqa inst colonialism, apartheid exPloitation, tyranny and humili ta tion will now be transformed into economic support and co-operation. I should like to be a bit selfish in my approach. I want to mirror the internal economic problems of my country in the context of the discussions here, which are international in perspective. We have struggled hand-in-hand with the international community to free Namibia politically. Our glorious victory, achieved through the sacrifice. perseverence, foresiqht and heroism of the Namibian people and their courageous leaders. was hailed world wide, iust as our liberat.ion struggle enjoyed the all-round and sustained support of the countries and peoples represented in this Assembly. It is against this background that we call once aqain upon all Members in the same spirit to support our efforts for the economic 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges faced by Namibia as a newly independent nation, particularly in terms of economic growth, development, debt, unemployment, and poverty. The speaker is seeking international cooperation and support to address these issues, highlighting the country's experience in gaining independence and the international community's role in supporting their struggle. The focus is on finding solutions to economic problems, rather than addressing specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade