stage for the next Paris Conference on the Least Developed Countries. Success will breathe new life into multilateralism and confirm our common desire to pool our means and resources to build together a world that is fairer, cleaner, healthier and more humane. The PRESIDENT : In accordance with General Assembly resolution 477 (V) of 1 November 1950, I now call on the Chairman of the Observer Delegation of the League of Arab States, Mr. Clovis Maksoud. Mr. MAKSOUD (League of Arab States): That Namibia should be admitted to the United Nations at this special session symbolizes in a most emphatic wav the interrelationship of political independence and the urgent need for economic development, besides being a source of joy and pride as well as reinforcing our conviction in the inevitable victory of authentic liberation movements. JP/jl A/S-18/PV.9 64-65 (Mr. Maksoud, League of Arab States ) That our President, a noble son of Africa, should preside over this consciousness-raising session at a moment of dramatic changes in the world scene auqurs well for a dynamic and constructive role for the United Nations in this decade . Changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are having a profound impact on global economic relations and definitely on basic economic thinking, principles and priorities. These changes introduce new questions besides challenging existing assumptions. The global scene having been recast awav from East-West polarity into a North-South equation, it is crucial that we articulate the following points. First, the changes are taking place more in the North. We in the southern Part of the globe are bound to be affected bv them, although we should not be overtaken or swamped by them. We should persist in our commitment to our constant priorities and developmental requirements. Secondly, we ought to communicate to the world community that the mainstream 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the admission of Namibia to the United Nations and the implications of changes in global economic relations, particularly in the North-South equation. It emphasizes the importance of persisting in development priorities and articulating key points to the world community. The language used is abstract and focused on international relations, development, and global issues, rather than specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade