adopted by the United Nations 10 years ago It Is clearly stated that every ·state has the right to gain advantages from science and technology achievements for the acceleration of lts economic and social development. In this respect article 13 of the Charter underlines that at I the States should promote Inter­ national scientific and technological cooperation and technology transfer, and In particular, facti !tate the access of developing countlres to these achievements. the technology transfer and development of local technology for the benefit of developing countries In such a form In conformity with such procedure which comply with their economy and requirements. It Is for~seen thaj developed countries shal I cooperate with developing countries In creation. strengthening and development of theirS and T Infra­ structure as wei I as In their activities In scientific research and technological fields In order to assist them to exp~nd and transform their economy. These principles of the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States are being steadily put Into practice by the Soviet Union which together with 9ther social 1st countries advocates actively elimination of any restriction for free access of developing countries of Asia, Africa and latin America to modern technology on favourable and non-discriminate terms and widely transfer Its own technologies. Presented by T.V. Teodorovlch 444 The Sovl9t Union practices all types and forms of modern technology transfer excludl~g only those which are related to direct capital Investment In the ·economy of developing countries. As It has been repeatedly pointed out by many International experts, the direct Investment of foreign capital leeds to creation of production entitles of enclave type which. in Its turn, threatens the Independent economic development of the countries which do not have their national scientific Infrastructure and qualified manpower potential. PRINCIPLES OF CO-OPERATION 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the principles and practices of international cooperation in science and technology, with a focus on technology transfer and economic development. It highlights the importance of cooperation between developed and developing countries to promote economic growth and social development. The text also mentions the benefits of technology transfer and the need to ensure that it is done on favorable and non-discriminatory terms.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology