repries to the note verbaLe. The o;ly state in that group that replied pointed out that its covernfllent. found it imposaibie to furnish any information concerning econonlc measures as a neans of polltical and econornic coercion against developing countries, in confornlty with General Aseembly resolution 3g/2lo' which it had voted agalnst, since the resolution ilealt nith natters of a political nature for l|hichthesecondcoRmrtteewasnotanappropriateforun.Itfurtherstatedthat the resolution t{as unbalanced as it onty took up coercive economic measures by ttevelopedcountriesagalnstdevelopingcountrieg,disregardingreversecases. I] I. CONCI,UDING REMARKS 25. The replies submitted by Governments and the inputs fron UNCTAD and the regional cotrmissions .oni"tiing ttle loPleoentation of General Assembly resolutions 38/197 and 391210 highliqhted the follo''ing: (a) The international communlty should take flrmer measures to 'lenounce and ban the practice of economic coerclon in any forrn' Genulne improvements in this area, it r.ta s pointed out, could be achieved only through strict observance by a1l states of basic princlptes of international relalions such as respect for national independence ancl sovereifnty, non-inter ference in internal affairs' non-use of force or of the threat of force, equality, respect for natlonal interests and of the right o€ each people to be the arbiter of it6 own destiny' mutual' benefit' non-d l scr inina tion and fulfilnent of international obligations' (b) The promotion of international economic co-operation and the-application of the basic principles embod ied in the relevant General Assembly resolutions on the establishment of a new international economic order and on the Charter of Econonic Rights andl Duties of stales would contribute to progress towards ending the practice of economic coercion. In this context' an increase in international trade, capital transfer antl offlcial developoent assistance' as \tell as a reductron of protectionist measures, could contribute to the strengthening of an environmeBt for the eliminatlon and prevention of coerclve meagures' Furthermore' a more
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the issue of economic coercion against developing countries, and the need for international cooperation to promote economic development and prevent coercive measures. It mentions General Assembly resolutions and international economic cooperation, which suggests that the topic is related to international economic issues.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development