impeded through the denial of much-needed reources or throuqh lack of improvements in international <oondi tions on account of political oonsiderations or because of differences over economic philosophies. These actions only serve to jeopardize the lives of the entire population. In an interdependent world, we need to narrow these differences, but justice demands that we should respect varyinq views and approaches to the solution of co11100n problems. We hope that the special session will strenqthen multilateral ism. We hope that countries in a posi tioo to affect the course and pace of development and the efforts to improve the quality of life of people the world ovec will aqree on a positive approach towards comPlementinq these efforts. We need the support of the world community to support ourselves. We count on this sPecial session as the turninq-point in our fortunes. Mr:. · JAYA (Brunei Darussalam}: On behalf of my deleqation, I should like sincerely to conqratulate Ambassador Garba of Nigeria on his unanimous election as President of the G~neral Assenbly at this special session. I am sure that under his wise guidance the session will be constructive and achieve productive results. JSM./ASW A/S-18/PV.6 34-35 (Mr. Jaya, Brunei Darussalam) May I also, on behalf of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, take this opportunity to extend our warmest congratulations to the Republic of Namibia on its admission to the United Nations. Although the Republic is new to the world body, my delegation believes that it, too, can play a prominent and active role in further enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations. The Chairman of the Group of 77, Mr. Enrique Garcia, Minister of Planning and Co-ordination of Bolivia, has highlighted the concerns of the Group on the issues 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly, addressing issues related to international cooperation, development, and global challenges. The speaker mentions the need for multilateralism, the importance of respecting different views and approaches, and the need for support from the world community. The text does not specifically focus on a particular sector or industry, but rather on the broader aspects of international relations and global development.

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