2 5 in Asia and 7 in other req ions. At the same time, the Kinqdom contributed no less than 20 per cent of the budqets of 12 development aqencies, includinq the International Fund for Aqricultural J?,evelopment (IFADl, the OPEC Fund for International Development, the Islamic Dev·elo.pment Bank, the Arab Bank for DeveloP111ent in Africa, the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development • JP/td A/S-18/PV. 7 66 (Mr. Shihabi, Saudi Arabia) It is worth mentioning that the Kingdom was, and still is, making every effort to stabilize the international oil narket with a view to securinq the interests of all, both consumers and producers. This will undoubtedly reflect favourably on the international economy. Lastly, the KinQdom is a major contributor to international financial institutions. In 10 years, from 1978 to 1988, the World Bank received $4 billion in loans from it, while the International Monetary Fund, durinq the same Period, obtained up to $18 billion also in loans. These funds have helped the two institutions meet their increasinq demands from the developing countries. Furthermore, 76 per cent of the resources of the Arab Gulf Fund proqramme to support the development and humanitarian organizations within the United Nations is contributed by the Kingdom. Like individuals, nations have ethical and moral obligations in their relations with others. Wealth entails a reliqious and a moral responsibili tv· The riqht to wealth and well-beinq is justified only by the fulfilment of such obligations. Those Principles and objectives are safeguarded by the Custodian of the two Holy Mbsques, Kinq Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, with a leader's conviction and resolve, and put into practice. In the light of his role, and under his leadership, the Kingdom continues to play its part quided by the princiPles of 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the economic contributions of a country, specifically Saudi Arabia, to international development agencies and institutions, as well as its role in stabilizing the international oil market. The text also touches on the country's moral and ethical obligations to use its wealth responsibly. This suggests that the text is primarily focused on economic development and international cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade