in its structuration, were to be more aware of the destructive consequences of some of the decisions thev have taken on the situation in the developinq countries, llnteqratinq the interests of the latter into their actions. At best, we should 1 ike to see a me chan ism set uP to Provi& for a collective and resnons ible manaoement of the svstem of international relations durinq the future world dissemination of the co-operation now under wav. The climate of in terna tiona! detente is a oositive factor favourinq such a qoal. In the liqht of what I have said, co-operation, whether bilateral, reqional or international, must also underqo necessary and essential changes in order to adaPt to the present-dav demands of a world that is qoinq throuqh profound chanqes. I have ius t oo in ted out brief! v a few POints of concern to mv country and to many other dlevelopinq countries. I note that the in terna tiona! communi tv is becominq increasingly aware that it is indeed a sinole unit which at the same time is quite diverse. We are most often aware of our common fate when we are confronted bv threats: the nuclear threat we are frantically corrbatinq with RM/27 A/S-18/PV. 8 127 (Mr ~ · Monqbe, ·Benin) disarmament and the threat of the destruction of our environment and climate that is qalvanizinq our enerqies to achieve ecoloqical balancer however, when it comes to underdevelopment and the spread of poverty, all mankind is facinq a threat that is far more danqerous and that has equally pernicious and destructive consequences. Indeed, 5 million children die each year from malnutrition and various diseases. And need I mention the victims of famine, the refuqees and the others condemned by underdevelopment? For decades now, either throuqh the provisions of 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the importance of international cooperation and the need for structural changes in the system of international relations to address the challenges faced by developing countries. It highlights the destructive consequences of some decisions taken by developed countries and the need for collective and responsible management of international relations. The text also touches on the issues of underdevelopment, poverty, malnutrition, and famine, which suggests that economic development and humanitarian aid are significant themes.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief