the world population, it would be impossible either to achieve sustained and stable growth of the world economy or to maintain international peace and security. The international community must face this question squarely and must search for positive solutions. It is therefore necessary and appropriate that this special session should focus on the revitalization of economic qrowth and development of the developing countries. In line wit.h the above principles, effective measures are urgently required to be taken in the interrelated areas so as to alleviate the grave difficulties of the developing countries. These measures should, inter alia, include: First, substantial reduction of the debt stock of the developing countries and their debt-servicing burden. The solution to the debt Problem should be oriented towards the revitalization of qrowth and development in the debtor develoPing countries. Second, urgent reversal of the net transfer of resources from developing JSM/ASW A/S-18/PV. 3 44-45 (Mr. Zheng Tuobin, China) countries to developed ones. Recent developments in the international situation should not affect the already limited flow of resources to developing countries. Third, halting trade protectionism and increasing the export of manufactured goods of developing countries. Developed countries must honour their commitments to the standstill and roll-back of protectionism by way of eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers against developing countries. Fourth, the stabilization of prices of primary commodities and an increase in the export earnings of developing countries. The Common Fund for Commodities, which has entered into force, should start operations as soon as possible. Fifth, actively promoting transfer of needed technology to developing countries, as well as helping to develop their human resources. Sixth, taking an integrated approach to environmental protection and economic development, providing additional resources and accelerating transfer of related technology in order to help the developing countries build up their capability for environmental protection. In addressing the global environmental issues, the 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic growth and development of developing countries, highlighting the need for debt reduction, trade liberalization, and technology transfer. It also touches on the importance of environmental protection and the need for international cooperation to achieve these goals. Given the emphasis on economic development and international cooperation, it is likely that the text falls under one or more of the categories related to economic development and international trade.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade