economic and social consequences thereof, as a prerequisite for development." (ibid., chap. II, art. 16) The living conditions of the Syrian Arab citizens in the occupied Golan Heiqhts are tragic: they are being prevented from marketing their agricultural products; they are beinq deprived of water and p:lsture resources; their lands are beinq confiscated. So far, the Israeli authorities have built 41 settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, and more than 12,000 settlers have now taken up residence there. In conclusion, we fervently hope that this special session will succeed in elaborating a realistic strategy, with well-defined objectives, for the speeding up of international economic co-operation, development and growth in the developing countries, and in adoptinq specific measures to implement that strategy within the United Nations. The specialized agencies of the Organization nust play an effective role in every staqe of the preparation, identification and implementation o f that s tr a teqv • JVM/37 A/S-18/PV.6 176 Mr~ AL-NI'MAH (Qatar) (interpretation from Arabic): I have the Pleasure, as I speak for the first time before the General Assembly shortlY after assuminq my PC>st as mv country's Permanent Representative, to exPress to Ambassador Garba mv conqratulations on his electim to the presidency of this special sessim devoted to international economic co-operation, in particular the revitalization of economic qrowth and development: of the developinq countries. I am fully confident that his well-known efficiency will qreatly aid us in our deliberations and siqni fican tlv con tribute to their success. This session will undoubtedly enrich human knowledqe with new ideas and suqqestions that will lead, we hope, to a declaration that, once ac'bpted, will be of qreat quidinq value. I have the pleasure also to hail the independence of Namibia and its admission 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic and social consequences of the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, specifically the impact on the Syrian Arab citizens, including the prevention of agricultural marketing, water and resource deprivation, and land confiscation. The text also mentions the development of settlements and the need for international economic cooperation. These themes suggest that the category should be related to economic development and international relations.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade