in the underdeveloped world, not only for reasons of social justice, but also for reasons of economic convenience for qlobal development. Within this Organization, in the periodic assemblies of international financial institutions and in the regular summits of developed countries, we have always heard declarations of support and co-operation, and diverse strateqies to foster qrowth in our countries have been proposed. Nevertheless, a most curious BHS/dl A/S-18/PV. 4 108 (Mr. Bernardo Florez, Colombia) dialectic, which it would be fascinating to study in depth if the fate and survival of millions and millions of human beings of this and coming generations were not at stake, has imposed its own very unsatisfactory results. So many words and so few deeds. Even so, we are still hopeful. We trust that what we have learned in this wasted decade has taught both industrialized and developing countries that there is no time to be lost and has convinced us that translating words into real political will and proposals into action can no longer be deferred. We also have a reason for special satisfaction. The spirit which inspired the holding of this session has been enhanced by the changes in Eastern Europe, which signal the return of an important group of countries to pluralistic political institutions and market economics. Events in Eastern Europe have surpassed what even a short while ago we would have thought possible and force us to imagine a different world, with unknown challenges and promising opportunities. No longer can we evade the responsibility of offering and putting into practice bold and effective responses. Those of us assembled here must commit ourselves, with all the resources at our command, to bring developing and developed countries together, on the basis of specific goals and actions, with criteria of 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between developed and developing countries, highlighting the gap between declarations of support and actual cooperation. It emphasizes the importance of translating words into action to achieve economic growth and development. The mention of Eastern Europe's transition to market economics and pluralistic political institutions suggests a broader focus on global economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade