relaunch the North-South dialogue in order to make a new start in international economic relations through a more dynamic type of co-operation. The success of this special session will depend in large measure on its ability to mobilize the political will of all States to work together to achieve the objectives set for it .• and to obtain a universal consensus on the problems impeding the development of the developing countries. Article 55 of the United Nations Charter clearly defines the role of our Organization in the promotion of international economic and social co-operation. At a time when the economic situation of the developing countries is deteriorating scr/jg A/S-18/PV. 6 90 (Mr. Bizimungu, Rwanda) at a disturbing rate, the United Nations bears the primary responsibility for the promotion of the development of those countries. The United Nations is required now more than ever before to promote and foster more just international co-operation in all spheres, on the basis of the sovereign equality of States. My country believes deeply in our Organization and in its ability to solve the problems of our time. In this connection, allow rre to pay a heartfelt tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, for his tireless efforts in the service of the Organization and humanity, efforts designed to find appropriate solutions to the complex problems of our world. My Government greatly values his dynamism and his efficiency, which have won the Organization many successes. Let us hope tt~t this special session of the General Assembly will usher in a new era in international economic relations so that the 1990s may be a decade of the economic recove!ry and revitalization of the developing countries, and so that all peoples may celebrate the advent of the twenty-first century in a climate of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the importance of international cooperation and the role of the United Nations in promoting economic development, particularly in developing countries. It highlights the need for a new era of economic relations and the promotion of just international cooperation to address the economic challenges facing developing countries.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade