Countries such as Uruguay that have always advocated its independence feel verv proud to count Namibia not only as a new Member of this Organization but also as a new member of the community of democratic countries. As of now, the Namibia joins the developing countries in their struggle to consolidate democracy within the framework of a more equitable international economic system. Let us hope that when our work is completed -under your inspired and intelliqent leadership, Mr. President -we will be able to celebrate not only the entry of Namibia into the international system but also the achievement of a broad political consensus on how we can reactivate our weakened economies and strengthen international economic co-operation. It would be dePlorable to miss this opportuni tv, when over 90 Heads of Government and Ministers have been present, to reach an agreement which clearlv identifies the Problems obstructing the development of our countries and heM the international communi tv is going to solve these problems in the new decade. High Priority has in recent times been given to issues such as the environment, the development of human resources for growth, the worsening of extreme poverty and the need to give greater economic aid to the least protected sectors. such as young people and women in the poorest societies. These are no doubt matters which will occuPf our attention during this decade and should be so reflected in the declaration we are to adoPt at the conclusion of this special session. Nevertheless none of these issues can lbe addressed realistically if solutions are not also sought to the previously existing problems which became acute during the last decade. We must not forget that most develoPing countries are entering RH/12 A/S-18/PV~ 8 52 (Mr ~·Paolillo;· t:Jroquay) the 1990s burdened by the recessive inertia of the 1980s caused by external debt 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic and political aspects of international cooperation, with a specific emphasis on developing countries and their struggles with debt, poverty, and economic aid. It also touches on the need for a broad political consensus on how to reactivate economies and strengthen international cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade