markets to products from the developing countries and oontributing to the financing of their investments through the most appropriate channels -public aid, bank loans and direct investment. Men and women oonstitute the principal wealth of each ooun try; a policy for training adapted to the priorities of development is therefore the best possible investment. The necessary efforts and sacrifices for development should be accompanied by social progress for the men and women who make them, as well as by a concern to protect the weakest so as to give developnent the human dimension without which it seems meaningless. International exchanges can in certain cases be roonitored, corrected and directed, but their vitality and expansion, and thus their freedom, are clearly necessary to developnen t. Finally, respect for the envirooment is an imperative of development and not a burden imposed fran the outside~ we believe the 1992 Conference should affirm the link between sustained development and respect for the envirooment. Iet us take the opportunity of this special session of the General Assenbly to demonstrate in a stroog and new fashion our agreement on firm, realistic and clear priori ties, bearing the hopes of all mankind. JP/sn A/S-18/PV. 2 62 Mr. ALATA.9 (Incbnesia) ~ May I first express rrrt delegation's great pleasure and satisfaction at seeing yoo, Sir, presiding over this momentous special session devoted to international economic co-operation. We are cxmfident that with your outstanding qualities of leadership and diplomatic skill, which you so amply displayed during the forty-fourth regular session of the General Assembly, you will again guide our deliberations to a successful conclusion. On behalf of the Government and the people of Incbnesia, I am -privileged to extend a special weloome to Namibia upon its accession to menbership of our Organization. Namibia's admission to the united Nations not only represents the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement on international economic cooperation and development, highlighting the importance of sustainable development, environmental protection, and social progress. It mentions international exchanges, trade, and investment, as well as the role of governments and organizations in promoting development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Natural resources and environment