Africa. We believe that a oombination of political and economic domestic reforms and of regional peace and stability will greatly facilitate our efforts to improve the economic and social oondi tions of our people. None of these efforts will be of much avail unless we can count on the support and co-operation of the developed countries. Unless measures are taken to address the debt crisis, unless the unrealistic and harsh demands for adjustment policies are softened and humanized, unless the terms of trade are modified to allow for improved prices on comnodi ties, and unless the flow of net resources from the poor to the rich is reversed, we will fail in our own efforts. In this regard, we especially welcome the appointment of Mr. Bettina Craxi a; the Secretary-General's Special Representative for the debt crisis. The decision of the international oommunitv to oonvene this soecial session is a timely opportunity to address these complex issues, which have serious JS'4/ASW A/S-18/PV. 6 33 (Mr. Abdulle, Somalia} consequences for the future of mankind. But as we look foe solutions to persistent problems, new ones present themselves. MV Government is particularly concerned ovec what appears to be a new form of condi tionali tv for international co-operation that is beqinninq to manifest itself with uncomfortable frequency. No oountry can have qreater concern for the economic, social and fundamental riqhts of the people of Somalia than its own Government. No country or orqanization can better understand these Problems tha:1 the people of Somalia themselveds. As I have said earlier, the Government of Somalia is fully committed to d:>inq everythinq to improve the quality of life of its people. It is a matter of deep reqret that instead of receiving support for these efforts, we often find that the process is 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the Government of Somalia, discussing the country's economic and social challenges, and calling for international cooperation and support to address them. The text highlights the need for debt relief, improved terms of trade, and reversal of the flow of resources from poor to rich countries. It also expresses concern about the imposition of new conditions for international cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief