aspire only to justice and equity in the distribution of the world's resources and to having comparative advantage considered the decisive criterion in trade relations, particularly where the developing countries enjoy a competitive position, namely, in agriculture and the textiles industries. "In the light of the current international detente and the developments taking place in Eastern Europe, my delegation supports the policies of free economy pursued by those countries, since they will undoubtedly lead to an expansion in international trade and open up new possibilities for marketing the products of the developing world in a manner that would benefit all parties. "The scientific breakthroughs achieved in recent years, especially in the field of telecommunications, have also increased international interdependencej any event that takes place in one part of the world is reflected everywhere else. A case in point is the changing environment and world climate, which has become a major cause for concern to the entire world community. Such concern over the environment is, in mv country's view, of primary importance. It stems from our recognition that arresting and reversing the degradation of the environment calls for efforts to devise alternative sources of energy and fuel, reforestation to combat drought and desertification and programmes for the resettlement of displaced persons. In this connection, there is a need to improve the quality of education, health, family planning and care for the mother and the child since human resources is the major component of any structural adjustment. JVM/ 5 A/S-18/PV.9 12 (Mr. Abdoun, Sudan ) "We hope that deliberations at this special session will produce concrete programmes with specific measures tn stem the shocking deterioration of conditions in the developing countries. Those measures must aim at utilizing the resources released from disarmament as the principal source for development efforts. "We firmly believe in the role of the United Nations in consolidating 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various topics, including international trade, economic development, and environmental concerns. It also touches on the importance of education, health, and human resources. However, the main focus appears to be on economic development, international trade, and environmental issues, with a specific emphasis on the developing countries.

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