One of the serious problems, like the arms race, which hinders development is the planting, production, processinq and trafficking of illicit drugs in most countries and parts of the world -our region included. Drug traffickinq is being carried out by the extremists in direct co-operation with certain Pakistani military circles and international Mafia. They do so at the cost of reducing the area of irrigable lands and blockinq the development of aqriculture in areas controlled by the extremists. The profits from druq trafficking have not only e)CPanded the dimension of fratricidal war in the country but also presented the European and American people with the Plaque of addiction. JVM/11 A/S-18/PV.S 49-50 (Mr. Wakil, Afghanistan) Launchinq a powerful campaign against the production, processinq and traffickinq of illicit drugs in our region presupposes that concerned international organizations put pressure on the leaders of the Afghan opposition to abandon drug trafficking.* The Republic of Afghanistan believes that the establishment of rigorous control and supervision of the border areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, in the framework of regional co-operation assisted by international orqanizations and the United Nations, can be a practical means of fightinq druq trafficking. The Republic of Afghanistan is optimistic and places it hopes in the current session. In our view, this important session can provide real POssibilities and opportunities for improving realistic and constructive aPProaches towards international co-operation for development and the solution of the economic problems of the developinq and least developed countries. * Mr. Tsokodayi (Zimbabwe), Vice-President, took the Chair. RH/12 A/S-18/PV. ~ 51 ~· PAOLILLO (Uruguay) (interpretation from Spanish): This special session will be remembered for ever by all participants because of the historic event with which it was inaugurated: the entry of Namibia tn the United Nations. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the issue of drug trafficking and its impact on development, agriculture, and economy. It also touches upon the need for international cooperation and regional control to address this issue. The text does not explicitly mention health, education, employment, or culture, but rather discusses the broader implications of drug trafficking on the region.

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