constituent parts of the world economy, which alone will enable a concerned attack on poverty and underdevelopment. ~t us commit ourselves to take all measures needed to accomplish this task and make the United Nations and its system our instrument for achieving this goal. Let us make this special session the harbinger of renewed and reinforced co-operation for a brighter and shared destiny. Mr~ KHELIL (Tunisia) (interpretation from Arabic): It is a pleasure for me, on behalf of the Tunisian delegation, to congratulate Ambassador Garba on his election as President of this special session of the General Assembly. We are convinced that his great competence and experience will prove valuable for the success and effectiveness of the work of our session. It is with immense pleasure for me, on behalf of Tunisia, to welcome among us today the delegation of independent Namibia, which has at long last joined the ranks of free nations. The accession of that fraternal country to independence has been welcomed by all peace- and justice-loving nations that have morally and materially supported the long and bitter struggle of the Namibian people to recover its legitimate rights amid a great deal of suffering and sacrifice. Another struggle, equally important, awaits the people and leaders of Namibia for the construction of a nodern, stable and prosperous State capable of ma.king itself heard in the community of nations. Tunisia, which has actively supported the struggle of Namibia for independence, will spare no effort in providing all the A/S-18/PV.2 87 (Mr. Khelil, Tunisia) assistance within its means to enable the sovereign State of Namibia to be victorious in its new struggle for development and progress. The deterioration and imbalance of the world economy, the effects of which aggravate the vulnerability of developing countries~ have reached a critical point 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the world economy, poverty, underdevelopment, and the struggle for independence and development in Namibia. It also mentions the importance of cooperation among nations to achieve these goals. These themes suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic development and international relations.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade