entltled nSafeguarding peace and internacional econoolc co-oP€ratlon i, which states that: "AII forms of econooic aggresaion, such aE the use or threat of enbargo, boycott anal trade, credit and technological blockade should be excludd from the practice of internattonal relations. ft ls necesaary atrictly to observe In economic relations among all states the principles of respect for national independence and sovereignty, non-i nter ference in lnternal affalre, the non-use or the nob-threat of the use of force, complete equallty, resPect for national interests and the right of every nation to declde its destiny, nutual beneflt, nondlscrimination and most-favoured-nation treatment. "A/40/596 English Page 45 3. In defiance of the generally recognized principles and rules of international economic intercourse and relevant resolutions of the ceneral Assembly, certainguarters are persisting in the enploynent of economlc leverage to impose on sovereign States and international organizations their own concept of order. 4. It is not only that the policy of economic coercion has serlous consequencesfor the econonic and social develop$ent of the country agains! uhich such policy isdirectedt it also oilitates against the lnterests of the people of the Stateresorting to such policy and, what is flpre, causes danage to internalional economicrelatlons in general. ThiE has been graphlcally proven in the previous repor! of the Secr etary-ceneral (A/39/4LS). !,toreover, that course of action diminishes the chances of sol.ving problems which concern all humanity, such as the rattonal use offuel and ran material resourceg. the development of new sources of energy, secure supplies of food for tbe world's population, the peaceful exploration of outer space anal of the oceans, and protection of the environRent. 5. The German Democratic Republic holds that an inventory of attempts at economi.c coerclon and of lheir consequences, as inltiated with document A/39/4L5, can only
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the principles and consequences of economic coercion and its impact on international relations, economic development, and the global community. It highlights the importance of respecting national sovereignty, non-interference, and cooperation in economic relations, as well as the need to address global issues such as fuel and resource management. The text also references previous reports and resolutions, indicating a focus on international governance and cooperation.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development