wit,hisdedication, hisfrankness, hisunderstanding andhisskilful direction of theSecretariat madeourworklea;arduous -andindeed madeitpossible.EMS/12 A/S-18/PV.ll 50 (ThePresident) Nolessimportant, Iwishtopayspecial tribute, andexpress myprofound thanks, totheentirestaffoftheSecretariat, particularly theinterpreters, translatorsandaIIothers whomIliketolookuponastheunseenheroesofthis greatGeneral Assembly. Letmealsothankthoseindividuals, frombothendsofthespectrum,whoin various waysdemonstrated maturityinassisting ustoachieve consensus lastnight. Manyyearsoffruitful international co-operation lieaheadforallofus.We shouldfeelproudtohavebeenapartofthecreation ofanewbeginning towards thatnoblegoal. Ithankyouall. CLOSURE OFTHEEIGHTEENTH SPECIAL SESSION ThePRESIDENT: Iinviterepresentatives tostandandobserve aminuteof silentprayerormeditation. The'members oftheGeneral Assembly observed aminuteofsilentprayeror meditation: ThePRESIDENT: Ideclare closedtheeighteenth special session ofthe General Assembly. Themeeting roseat5p.m.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a closing statement by the President of the General Assembly, reflecting on the outcome of a special session. The language used suggests a focus on international cooperation, consensus-building, and a sense of accomplishment. The mention of a "new beginning" towards a noble goal also implies a focus on long-term goals and objectives.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief