In conclusion, I should like to make two points. First, France devotes 0.54 per cent of its gross national product to development, in 1989, that amounted to more than 32 billion francs. That p,Jts France in third posi tioo in absolnte value and fourth in relatia, to gross national product. We plan to develop and expand this effort. New regions of the world are now appealing for the technology, investments and solidarity of the industrial countries. I refer to Eastern Europe in particular. I solennly reaffirm in the name of my Government that our priori ties have not changed and that all actioo in favour of new regions will have to be financed by additional resources and not through the redeployment of existing means. Furthernore we must consider hCM to make the current developments in Eastern Europe fully benefit the countries of the South, whether through international detente or the flows of capital or trade in certain tropical products. We should also make a determined effort, as France has already proposed, to see that part of the resources made available from disarmament are devoted to development. RH/13 A/S-18/PV.2 60 (Mr. Pelletier, France) Secondly, this special session should aloo be an occasion for us to formulate by common agreement the principles of action for the next 10 years with respect to co-operation and development. These principles might be the following. JP/sm A/S-18/PV. 2 61 (Mr. Pelletier, France) Each sovereign State should be responsible for its own development and choice of means. A lcng-term developnent policy cannot really be cra,,ned with success unless it goes hand in hand with the prom:>tion of a denocratic framework. International solidarity must, in a spirit of partnership, support these national efforts by providing the necessary technical assistance, offering open 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the French government, discussing France's commitment to economic development, particularly in the context of international cooperation and development aid. The speaker mentions specific figures and percentages related to France's gross national product and development efforts, indicating an economic focus. The text also touches on the importance of international solidarity and cooperation, which suggests a broader context beyond just France.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade