Developments in the last decade have indisputably revealed that these have their cause in the present inequitable and irrational international economic order. Without an overhaul of the present economic order, the development efforts of the developing countries can hardly be rewarded with success, nor can world prosperity and stability be ensured. This gives added urgency and relevance to the call for a new international economic order. The international community cannot afford to lose another decade. What is needed is foresight, co-operation on the basis of equality and commitments to action. In this regard, the special session should make a good beginning by reaching a new global consensus on launching a new round of substantive and meaningful North-South dialogue, and on strengthening international economic co-operation for common development in the 1990s. We believe that the following principles can provide the basis for a new consensus to enhance international economic co-operation. First, the development model of a country must be decided upon by its own people in the light of its own conditions. JSM/ASW A/S-18/PV.3 42 (Mr. Zheng Tuobin, China) The road a country takes to development, the strategy .and the rrodel it decide('~ upon, can only be based on its historical and present imperatives as well as its people's will, and must be capable of unleashing the dynamism of,its People and be able to adapt to the constantly changing world economic environment. We therefore believe that the primary responsibility for development lies with the developing countries themselves. No country or organization should interfere in the development policies of other countrie~. Attempts at imposinq certain kinds of models as a panacea for development is both unrealistic and most harmful. Such practices must be firmly rejected in international economic relations. At present, a few developed countries are using their economic leverage to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the issues of international economic relations, development, and cooperation between developed and developing countries. It emphasizes the need for a new international economic order and the importance of respecting the autonomy of developing countries in their development decisions.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade