particularly true of the ban on the use of any force in econonic dealings, especially eeonomic aggression sueh as the use or threat of embargoes, boycotts,A/40/446/Add.1 English PaEe 5 commerce, credit or technology bloCkades, and the ban on exploiting econonic relat'idns as instruments of political pressure. 'Similarly, in that study there is but lit.tle reflection of such essenLial aspects of a nevt inEernational econoni.q, order as ghe prohibition of discrimination and the duty to overcome colonialism, neo-colonialism and gp4!g!1!, including the duty to provide compensation for damages arising from those policies. 5. Consequently, the UNITAR study does not fully satisfy the recommendations given for the work in resolution 35/L66. This observation applies specifically to Lh. "ppr"isa1 of the Declaration on Principles of InEernational Law concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operaEion among States in accordance wilh Lhe Charter of the United Nalions of 24 October 1970, the Cbarter of Economic Rights and Duties of States and the Declaration and the Programme of Action on the EsEablishment of a New International Economic Order. 7. Theretore, the Gernan DemocraEic Republic betrieves that the UNITAR sEudy' despite its usefulness for t,he discussion of lhose issues, is not suited to providing a basis tor deterrnining principles and norms of international law related to the new int,ernational economic order. 8. Consideriirg the present state of the international debate on principles of international law relating fo a new internaEional economic order, the German DemocraEic Republic deems it appropriate lo stipulate, for t.he time being, those norms as generally binding UhaE immediately result from further interpretation and specification of the generally recognized basic principles of democratic in;ernational law, which are laid down in the Uniled Nations Charter and in the aforementioned Declaration concerning Friendly Relations. 9. Consistent observance of the basic principles of democratic international Law,
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the principles and norms of international law related to economic activities, specifically the new international economic order. It highlights the importance of non-use of force, prohibition of discrimination, and overcoming colonialism and neo-colonialism. The text also mentions the need for compensation for damages arising from these policies. These themes suggest that the text is focused on international economic relations and the rules that govern them.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development