majority of developed oarket-economy countries as rrell. 7. Effectlve action by the international comnunity is necessary to counteracc the increasing use of coercive political and economlc measures in international economic relatlons. An important role in this respect ttrust be played by the politlcat witl of all Stales and their desire !o restore and strengthen confidence in this vital area of inter-State relaLions. In particular, States applying suchA/40/596 Engl ish Page 24 measures and restrictions clould assume an undertaking, similar to their lrell-knorrn pledges to curb protectionlst restrictions on world trade, no! to use coercive economic measures against other States and to abolish any Euch existing neasures ona non-d iscr imi na tory basis in respect of all States. 8. It trould also be advisable to study carefully and devise specific nethods for counteracting such measures. 9. 'Ihe practice of applying economic sanctions t{as resolutely condemned at the F)conomic Sumolt Conference of member countries of the Councll for Mutual EbonoaicAsaistance (CMEA). treld at l,lcscow in June 1984. The policy of creating an atmosphere of confidence and establishing mu tua lly-advantageous internationalco-operation in all spheres, reaffirmed at tbe Conference, eas embodied in the programme of aclion for improving international economic relalions, strengthening economic security and establlshing c-onfidence in this vital area of inter-Staterelations. Participants in the Conference reaffirned their adherence to theprinciples, proclaimed in the Charter of llconomic Rlghts and Duties of StaEes, ofrespect for the national sovereignty of States in regard to their natural or other resources, their economlc activities, mutual advantage, non-discrimination and oost-favoured-na tion treatment. l.hey emphasized that, In order to ensure economicEtabil,ity and improve the international political climate, nall forms of econonic aggression, such as the use or threat of the use of embargoes, boycotts, or trade,credit and technological blockades, oust be banished from internatlonal practicer'.
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the need for effective international cooperation to counteract coercive economic measures in international relations. It also emphasizes the importance of restoring confidence in international economic relations and promotes the principles of non-discrimination and mutual advantage. Given the context and content of the text, it is likely that the most fitting category is related to international economic relations.

**Category**
International trade