country called for the total elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and the establishment of full equality for them in all areas of life. His country had also supported the activities of the United Nations to mark the occasion of the Interna­ tional Youth Year, as well as efforts to oppose the criminal activities of "big business" in the field of narcotic drugs, and supported the convening of an international conference on that subject in 1987. 66. The first regular session of 1986 of the Council had, unfortunately, been the arena of continued attempts by the imperialists to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign States. The decisions on Afghanistan and the People's Republic of Kampu­ chea bore no relation to the defence of human rights, and the politically tendentious statements contained in the report of Mr. Ermacora clearly served the purposes of the imperialist policy of mercenary-aided aggression against Afghanistan. The peoples of both Afghanistan and the People's Republic of Kampu­ chea had embarked on the path of independent development and of radical socio-economic change with a view to achieving social justice and securing the human rights of the broadest masses of the population. Imperialist intervention in the affairs of those two countries must be halted. The Council should not permit duplication of work by different bodies in the preparation of studies. 68. In conclusion, the Soviet delegation expressed its support for decisions adopted by the Council concerning United Nations activities to combat apartheid, racism, militarism and gross violations of human rights, as well as action to strengthen interna­ tional co-operation for the achievement of equality for women and the solution of international social problems. The meeting was suspended at 1.05 p.m. and reconvened at 3.35 p.m. 69. Mr. KYROLAINEN (Finland), speaking on behalf of his own delegation and those of Iceland and 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement from the Soviet delegation to the United Nations, discussing various international issues and expressing support for certain decisions and initiatives. The text touches on themes of human rights, equality, and international cooperation, but does not specifically address economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade, Education