positive political vrill' towards multilateral co-operation l{ould contribute to such an envi. ronment.A/40/596 EngI i sh Page 8 (c) The possibility of organizing effective international action againstcoercive measures in appropriate forums, including the ex.pression of solidarity forthe affected deveroping countries, should be further exprored. At the same tiroe,the affected developinq countrles shouLd continue to adopt effective actions tocounter coercive meaaures i mposed on them. (d) Developed counCrles should refrain from threatening or applying traaterestrictions, blockades, eobargo€s or other econoolc aanctions. Controversiesbetween meobers of tbe internacronal coomunity shourd be resolved through ariarogueand negotiation aimed at the peacefur settlement of disputes and the conclusion ofagreements. rn partrcular, states that have employed coercive meaaures shourd, inconformity with their obligations to curb p.ot.ationirt re6trictlon', assumeundertakings not to employ coereive economic neasurea against other scates and toremove any such existing oeasure.. A6 a constructive step in this direction, it ',as suggested that on tbe occaslon of the fortleth .nniversary of the unitedl€tions' all Menber States, regardless of differences in their political, economicand social .ystem', could reiterate their pledge to support the deveropment ofco-operation based on non-diecr i nina tion, eguarity and mutual advantage and gearedto nalntaining internatlonal peace and g."uirty, pronoting internatio;al economicstability and progress and advanclng the generii prosperity of peoples. (e) Ttte $ork of the United Nations and its relevant bodies in this field, particularly uNcrAD' in thrs field shourd be undertaken on a universal basis andshould take account of Ehe interests of alr countrie' against whtch such meaaurestere empLoyed. The United litations, particularly UNCTAD, should continue to keepthis important matter under review and adopt efiective measures to ensure that the principles and rules governing internationil econoflic exchanges are observed inletter and splrit by all states. The unlted Nations should arso formulate andimplement measures to nornaltze internatronar relations and ensure the economicsecurity of Sta les. Notes
**Analysis**
The text discusses international cooperation, economic measures, and the role of the United Nations in promoting peaceful and stable international relations. It emphasizes the importance of refraining from coercive economic measures, promoting economic stability and progress, and advancing the prosperity of peoples. These themes suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic issues.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development