co-operation among all countries, beyond any ideological differences. While the present world economic situation places the developing countries at a disadvantage, it does not respond to the legitimate aspirations of all countries. Recent changes that we have seen in the international arena should prompt us therefore to prepare broad guidelines for a fair and concerted strategy aimed at promoting effective international co-operation. That strategy needs to be impartial but realistic, a determined one with enough flexibility to take into account the different interests at stake; it must go beyond generalizations and declarations of intent. The developing countries, in their spirit of dialogue, are not proposing readymade solutions to all our problems. The intention is to discus; the difficulties, to identify them and to agree together on priority measures which can stimulate dialogue and promote international co-operation in the interests of all parties. The confirmation of the structural nature of the international economic crisis means that indebtedness has now become one of the major problems requiring an effective awareness by the international community of the seriousness of the situation and the need to remedy it. We are deeply concerned at the persistence and aggravation of this crisis in spite of the initiatives and proposals that have been made -some even partly implemented -with a view to reducing the debt burden. Important changes in financial flows have led to transformations in the structure of contributions made to the developing countries. These changes require comprehensive agreements for equitable, speedy and lasting solutions to the crisis, BSH/jh A/S-18/PV. 2 89-90 (Mr. Khelil, Tunisia) which particularly affects the middle-income countries at a crucial juncture in the implementation of their recovery plans and creates an impression that they are being penalized for their huge efforts and courageously borne sacrifices to overcome their underdevelopment. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic situation of developing countries, their debt crisis, and the need for international cooperation to address these issues. It also touches on the impact of economic changes on middle-income countries and the need for equitable solutions. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text may be from a speech or a report from an international organization. Given these characteristics, it is likely that the text falls under the category of economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade