weighs more than the diversion in trade that might eventually take place. Progress in the Uruguay Round of GATT is essential to avoid this risk. Implementation of these macroeconomic policies will exert a positive influence on national policies and contribute to the availability of resources for technological development, to human resource development, to the eradication of poverty and environmental protection. Finally, the last issue to which I should like to refer is the strengthening of economic co-operation in general, and multilateral economic co-operation in particular. The United Nations is a unique forum in which the community of nations can, in a thorough and integrated manner, deal with all issues of concern to us which affect the economic growth and development of the developing countries. The problem of the adequate in te gra tion of the developing countries in the international economy has not yet been resolved. A solution is still pending and the United Nations has been mandated by the international community to con tribute to that solution. For all those reasons, the United Nations system must play a major role in the revitalization of growth and development. Argentina will commit all its efforts and creativity to that end. The international community as a whole must feel a JSM/jg A/S-18/PV.2 138 (Mr. Cavallo, Argentina) sense of responsibility at this time, but even more so, those countries that, individually or through their regional nechanisms, are in a better position to influence the course of events affecting our development. We appeal to those countries so that their response may become a concrete contribution to the other aspect of peace: development. Mr. MACEDA (Philippines): On behalf of my Government and people I should like to congratulate Ambassador Garba of Nigeria on his election to the presidency 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the importance of economic growth and development, highlighting the need for international cooperation and the role of the United Nations in promoting economic development and combating poverty. It also touches on the topic of international trade and the need for progress in the Uruguay Round of GATT.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade