thus depriving the former of much-needed capital for development. As we stand on the threshold of a new millennium the time has come for us to re-examine the state of existing international economic relations and explore ways and means in which we together, developed and developing countries, can create a new economic environment that will make possible the realization of economic growth in developing countries, which are at present the most disadvantaged segment of the world economy. Specifically, the challenge we face is how to transform the currently unsatisfactory North-South relations and create a more appropriate international RM/25 A/S-18/PV. 6 117 (Mr • Mwananshiku, Zanb ia) environment that will make it possible, first, for third-world nations to receive adequate remuneration from their exPOrt of primary commodities and thus beqin to Play a more active role in international trade and finance~ secondly, for the international oo1111111unity to deal with the debt crisis now oonfrontinq the third world, includinq the debt to the Bretton Woods institutions, in those cases where the capacity to reoay has been eroded by factors beyond those oountries' control; and, thirdly, for the developed countries and private and international financial institutions to mobilize additional resources under suitable terms and conditions to enable developinq countries to end the current negative out flow of resources. Dealing with these challenges is not easy. It involves, on the 'Pitt of the developed nations, a new commitment to the spirit of solidarity and interdependence in a world that is trully economically inteqrated. It involves, in addition, a commitment to take individual and collective measures aimed at creatinq an improved economic environment that will allCJ.ol international trade to take Place freely, in stable conditions, for the benefit of all. Lastly, it involves a disposition to 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the current state of international economic relations and the need for a new economic environment that benefits developing countries. It highlights the challenges faced by these countries, including the need for adequate remuneration for their exports, debt crisis, and negative outflow of resources. The text emphasizes the importance of solidarity, interdependence, and individual and collective measures to create an improved economic environment.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade