lasting solution requires increased efforts centred on a series of measures reflecting not only purely financial considerations, but also matters relating to commercial and macroeconomic policies. Effective co-operation, apart from dealing with trade and financial flows, should also address other fields, such as raw materials, transfer of technology, the environment and human resources. It is up to us to identify the areas of common interest. The only issue which transcends economic concerns and therefore our mutual interests is the struggle against abject poverty, which, for both political and humanitarian reasons, can no longer be tolerated. It is the duty of the whole international community to meet as far as possible the minimum needs of millions of human beings in the fields of health, nutrition, education and employment in the least developed countries. South-South co-operation could also play an important role if it were fully supported by the countries directly concerned and encouraged by the industrialized world. It should also benefit from contributions by the more advanced developing countries. In this context, I emphasize that Turkey is today in a better position JP/jl A/S-18/PV. 3 79-80 (Mr. Bozer, Turkey) to increase its participation in co-operation between developinq countries. This is shown by the fact that the share of developinq countries in Turkey's foreiqn trade has increased and by the qrowinq support qiven by Turkey to the development efforts of the least developed countries. The reform process in certain Eastern European countries also offers an excellent opportunity for dialoque and co-operation. It is a historic challenqe to substitute for the dogma based on a planned economy policies oriented towards a market economy and pluralistic democracy. Such action is also likely to result in the short term in qreat socio-economic difficulties. It is therefore essential that the international community continue to db its best to support this very 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of international cooperation to address various development issues, including poverty, economic growth, and social welfare. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that considers not only financial aspects but also commercial, macroeconomic, and human resources. The text also touches on the role of South-South cooperation and the importance of supporting the development efforts of the least developed countries.

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