will enjoy the inteqration of Eastern and Western Europe -a system founded on Principles different from those that had prevailed in the second half of this century when the world was divided into an arena for political and ideoloqical ' conflict between East and West. The fires of that conflict were fanned by the fever of an armament race that squandered resources and common wealth of mankind. Events yet unfoldinq are sure to open up new prospects for the future. While we hope that the political detente and aqreemen ts between the two super-PCMers to reduce armaments will create a surplus that can be channelled towards meetinq the requirements of economic co-operation and assistinq the developinq countries, we Pray that the two super-Powers will not iqnore this fer vent hope. EMS/38 A/S-18/PV. 6 181 CMr. Al-Ni 'mah, Qatar) In this light we must, in explorinq the future prospects and development caPabilities of our countries, mobilize more of our enoogenous capacities and seek the best approach in our development endeavours, while appealing to the industrialized nations to provide the support we need. We must bring home to them the fact that international detente should not impair the strategic economic interests of developing countries, for safeguarding those interests is vital to a world economy characterized by interdependence. While we wish the countries of Eastern Europe all the best in their co-oPeration with the West, we do not expect the Western countries to turn their backs on the developing world. It is our hope that East-West co-operation will reflect favourably and beneficially on the entire international community, developed and developing countries 1alike. The retrogression of economic develoPment in developing countries is bound to have adverse effects en the industrialized nations and their economic growth, since all countries -whether developing or developed -exist within the framework of an 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the future prospects and development capabilities of countries, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and economic support. It also touches on the importance of safeguarding the strategic economic interests of developing countries and the interdependence of the world economy. The language used is diplomatic and focused on global politics and economics, suggesting that the text is more concerned with macro-level issues rather than specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade