some of the weakest economies in the world, and their needs for external support are of a much more fundamental nature than is the case for develoPing countries at large. The conference in Paris in September should provide a crucial opportunity for reaffirming the support of the international communi tv to this group of countries, not least in financial terns through tangible action aimed at reaching the aqreed aid target of 0.15 per cent. The developmental aspirations of develoPing countries and the need for a "partnership in development" cannot be more clearly illustrated than by our admission of a free and independent Namibia as the 160th Member of the United Nations. My Government Pledges its full support to the Government and people of Namibia in taking up the tremendous challenge of ensuring economic growth and sustainable development in a country so long OPPressed. Mr. DINH NHO LIEM (VietNam) (interpretation from French): The delegation of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam warmly welcomes the initiative for convening this nost timely special session of the General Assembly devoted to international economic co-operation. JVM/19 A/S-18/PV. 8 87 CMr • · Dinh · Nho · Liem;. ·Viet· Nam) On this occasion I would like to extend my warm congratulations to the President of our special session, Mr. Garba of Nigeria, and to the Secretary-General of our Organization, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar. I wish in particular to take this opportunity to cx:>nvey my people1s warmest greetings to the delegation of the Republic of Namibia, the representatives of a heroic people who have triumphed in a long and arduous struggle for their independence and freedom and therefore have occupied their rightful place in our Organization. We have now entered the last decade of the twentieth century at a time when a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic development and international cooperation aspects of developing countries, specifically the need for financial support and aid from the international community. The mention of a "partnership in development" and the admission of Namibia as the 160th Member of the United Nations suggests a focus on economic growth and sustainable development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade