beginning of a new and more promising chapter in the evolution of an international commodity policy. We believe that for the 1990s the main objective should be to transform the commodity sector from one generally acting as a constraint on development to one providing substantial support for development and industrialization. It is very clear to all that diversification and industrialization constitute the long-term goal and solution for the commodity dependent developing countries, and in this respect determined national efforts and committed international support are needed for its achievement. Meanwhile, greater stability and predictability in commodity trade, together with a substantial increase in commodity export earnings, necessary to revitalize development in commodity-dependent countries, must be sought through strengthened co-operation among producers and between producers and consumers. The present level of co-operation, in both cases, falls short of requirements, and this inadequacy lies at the heart of many current difficulties affecting individual commodities. Another important challenge faced by the international community is the threat to the environment. Integrating environment and development is no longer a JSM/jl A/S-18/PV. 4 17 (Mr. Omar, Malaysia) the ore tical goal but an urgent priori tv. 'rhe 1992 United Nations conference on environment and development will provide an important oppartuni tv to address environmental and developmental issues in an inteqrated manner. My Government wishes to stress our commitment to the issue of environment and Clevelopment. We have manifested this in an important Declaration known as the Lanqkawi Declaration on Environment adopted by the oommonwealth Heads of Government in October 1989. That Declaration is a forward-looking document which seeks a balanced path to international collaboration, incorpOrates important concepts of equitable sharinq of responsibility and recoqnizes that developinq countries must be substantially assisted to sustain their development effort. Malaysia looks forward to the substantive discussions ahead at Nairobi, Geneva and New York in preparation for 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the evolution of an international commodity policy, highlighting the need for diversification and industrialization in commodity-dependent developing countries. It also touches on the importance of environmental issues and the need for international cooperation to address these challenges. Given the focus on economic development, trade, and environmental concerns, it is likely that the text belongs to one or two categories.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Natural resources and environment