consequences of an explosive situation, threateninq the whole of mankind. For the fact is that now no one can be permanently protected on a planet that constitutes an interdependent and indivisible whole. It remains for us to express the hope that the declaration that will emerqe from this special session will include concrete commitments, in the form of a political contract, for the lastinq strenqtheninq of international co-operation and human solidarity. Our common determination will constitute the point of departure of a new social compact between men and with nature and of a new view of the sacred, so that the breath of planetary patriotism may inspire the emerqence of a new international social contract. JB/16 A/S-18/PV. 4 71 Mr. YAQUB-KHAN (Pakistan): It qives my deleqation qrea t Pleasure to see Mr. Garba presidinq over the eiqhteenth special session of the United Nations General Assenbly, devoted to international economic co-operation. We are confident that under his able quidance the special session will be able to adoPt constructive recommendations to revive and revitalize economic qrowth in the developinq countries. I should like to welcome Namibia as a full Member of the United Nations. The people and the Government of Pakistan steadfastly supported the couraqeous freedom struqqle of the Namibian people, and rejoice at their independence. The international political scene has been transformed by breath-takinq chanqes in East-west relations and bv briqhter prospects for the strenqtheninq of international peat;:e and securi tv. Power blocs are disappearinq and manv req ional disputes are nearinq resolution. Earnest efforts are under way to conclude major arms-limitation aqreements. The positive trends in the international political arena have, however, been eclipsed by multiplyinq problems in the economic field. In terms of develoPment, the 1980s have correctly been described as the "lost decade". Manv more millions 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing global issues and international relations, with a focus on the United Nations General Assembly and the need for cooperation and solidarity in the face of economic and environmental challenges. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a speech or statement made by a government representative. The mention of economic growth, development, and arms-limitation agreements suggests that the category is likely to be related to economic development and international relations.

**Category**
Economic development, International relations