theworkofthisorganization andhasalwayscalledforco-operation andthe avoidanc~ ofconfrontation ininternational economic relations. Ithasattempted throughitscontacts withtheindustrialized countries toenhance interest inthe problems ofdevelopment anddeveloping countries whileatthesametimeurging developing countries toarticulate theirdemands inaspiritofrealism and rationality. Fromthisrostrum Iwishtocallupontheinternational community to addr~ss theissueofinternational economic co-operation andtheestablishment of aninternational economic orderinaspiritofpositiVism andrealism, respecting thelegitimate interests ofallMemberStatesandgivingthedevelopnent dimension itsdueplaceininternational economic relations rwhilenotinfringing uponthe authority oftheinternational specialized agencies which,whiletheyhavebeen unabletomeetthefullaspirations oftheinternational community, haveproved beyondanydoubttheirability andeffectiveness, withinthelimited means permitted bytheirresources andmandates, inaddressing thedifficulties facedby thatcommunity• Theeconomic situation inagreatnumberofdeveloping countries, especially ontheAfrican continent, isaveryserious situation thaturgently requires commensurate concern onourpart.Thesuffering andpainoftheAfrican peoples has reaC"~ed dimensions ofwhichmankind shouldbeashamed. Iamsurethat,God Willing, ourOrganization willnotdisappoint thehopesofthosepeoples andwill seek ~oaddress thesituation inAfricawiththeextreme concern andurgencyit demands.:QtS/6 A/40/PV.16 14 (Prince Al-Saud, SaudiArabia) TheKingdomofSaudihrabiarecognizes theseriousness oftheeconomic conditions inAfricaand,withintheframework oftheOrganization oftheIslamic Conference, hasforsometimebeentakingtheinitiative toassisttheAfrican countries whichIlavebeensuffering fromdrought. Wehavecontributed $100million totheprogramme approved bythatorganization, partofwhichsumwasearmarked for immediate emergency assistance andthelargerpartofwhichwillbeallocated to welldrilling andwatersupplyprojects. Recently theKingdom increased itscontribution tothisprogramme byan additional sumof$30million. Ithasalsoresponded tothecalloftheworldBank andhassupported theBank'sspecial programme toassistAfrican countries suffering fromdrought withacontribution of$100million fromtheSaudi Development Fund.Atthesametime,itrecognizes theimportan~e ofcontinued publicparticipation inalleviating thepainoftheAfrican peoplesuffering from drought andhasformedpopular committees invariouspartsoftheKingdom to collect contributions incashandinkindforthebenefit ofthedrought victims. TheAfrican summitconference hasconsidered theserious ~conomic conditions prevailing ontheAfrican continent, andhasadopted resolutions and recommendations whicharebeingpresented totheGeneral Assembly atitspresent session. Ishouldliketoexpress thesupport oftheKingdom ofSaudiArabiafor theefforts oftheAfrican leaders andfortheirdesiretoseetheirresolutions andrecommendations considered withseriousness, careandconcern inkeeping with themagnitude oftheproblems fromwhichAfricaissuffering. Ishouldlikealso tonotetheresponsibility thatfallsontheshoulders oftheunitedNations in mobilizing international efforts inthisrespect.DolSl6 A/40/PV.16 15 (Prince AI-Saud, SaudiArabia) Theconcernofthe~orldcommunity fortheproblems oftheAfrican continent reflects andurgentdutywhichshouldbeaccorded theattention itdeserves, butat thesametimethisshouldnotdivertattention fromthesuffering ofagreatnumber oftheotherleastdeveloped countries orfromtheirneedforincreased assistance intheireconomic andsocialdevelopment efforts. Iwishtodeclare fromthis rostrum ourcontinued support fortheprogrammes oftheUnitedNations thatare concerned withtheleastdeveloped ofthedeveloping countries. Thegraveeconomic conditions inmanypartsoftheworld-whi.chare characterized bywidespread unemployment, adecline inworldtradingconditions, an increasing trendtowards economic protectionism andturbulent monetary and ·financial conditions inmanycountries, whichthreaten theinternational monetary sy'stematitsverycore-require stronger economic co-operation andrenewed confidence intheinternational economic systemanditsinstitutions. Ihopethat thissessionwillprovide thepolitical willandafavourable climate and conditions forthebeginning ofanewpageinthehistory ofourorganization and forworking inunisonintheservice ofthehumanobjectives forwhichtheUnited
**Analysis**
The text discusses the economic situation in developing countries, particularly in Africa, and the importance of international cooperation and assistance to address these issues. It also touches on the need for continued public participation and support for humanitarian aid and relief efforts. Additionally, it mentions the importance of economic cooperation and confidence in the international economic system.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief