from developing countries. Hence, as some speakers have already emphasized, the total liberalization of trade among members of the European Economic Communitv by the year 1992 and between the United States and Canada should aim at stimulating trade and development throughout the world and avoiding discriminatory practices. Burundi welcomes the climate of detente which has nerked current international relations. Increasingly, the quns are falling silent and the fires are qoinq out to give way to peace, dialogue and joint action. We firmly suppart the idea of using the dividends of the dawning of an era of detente and of the establishment of peace to promote a spirit of economic co-operation. That is why my Government supports the proposal to create within the United Nations a disarmament fund for development. M.ay the results of this forum be translated into concrete action for the qood of all mankind. Mrs. de ST. JORRE (Seychelles): I should like first of all to express ~ delegation's qreat pleasure and satisfaction at seein:1 M.r. Garba presiding over the General Assembly at this special session. BHS/td A/S-18/PV. 8 27 (Mrs. de St. Jorre, Seychelles) I also wish to take this opportuni tv to welcome Namibia in the communi tv of nations and to wish the young Republic the prosper itv it deserves after its long struggle for independence. It is a great Privilege to have the opoortunitv to address this special session of the General Assembly on international economic co-operation. It is being held against the background of numerous changes in international oolitical and economic relations. Artificial division of the world into two opposing ideologically competitive blocs is fast disappearing. Yet, in this welcome embryonic climate of peace and stabili tv, the division of the world into a Prosperous North and an imtx>verished South is becoming increasingly accentuated. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the idea of promoting economic cooperation and development among nations, particularly in the context of international trade and disarmament. The speakers seem to be discussing the importance of fostering a spirit of cooperation and promoting economic development, rather than discussing specific sectors like agriculture or industry.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade