process of economic reform as a matter of sound economics. For a qrowinq number of others, it is an issue of survival. But for all of us, it is a question of equity. Mr~ · ~YAMA (Conqo) (interpretation from French): The deleqation of the Congo, which I have the honour to lead, has been followinq very closely the work of this special session of the General Assembly, devoted to in tern a tional economic co-operation, in particular the revitalization of economic qrowth and develoPment of the developinq countries. We have been instructed by our President, Mr. Denis Sassou Nquesso, to Cb our utmost to ensure that our war k yields significant results. We are honoured to have Ambassador Joseph Garba as our leader in this exercise, whose historic importance we must express. Accordinqly, and qiven his personal abilities, we can ooly conqratulate him on his election as the President of the special session. We take this opportunity of expressinq, on behalf of the Government of the Congo, our admiration and friendship for the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar. His decisive oontribution to the major role beinq increasingly played by the United Nations as the conscience of the international community has always been qiven its proper value by us. Moreover, the efforts constantly undertaken by the United Nations in the quest for international peace and security and respect for the riqhts of the individual and of PeoPles inspired the Process that led the fraternal people of Namibia to international sovereignty. The people and Government of the Conqo are honoured to have made their nodest contributioo to the neqotiatinq Process that led to the signature of the Brazzaville Protocol and the New York AQreements in December 1988, which made possible the implementation of Securi tv Council resolution 435 (1978). BCT/ASW A/S-18/PV.7 53 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of the Congo, discussing the importance of international economic cooperation and the role of the United Nations in promoting economic growth and development. The speaker mentions the revitalization of economic growth and development of developing countries, and specifically references the Congo's efforts in this area. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is an official statement rather than a casual discussion.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade