and also for the Dutch, <the attraction whiclr we fetl towards the Bahamas is not a new thing, nor is ir inspired soIeIy by publicity in the press. It all gm back to the heroic age when the sailors of our coun- tries plied the Caribbean for purposes not precizly touristic in nature, nor, it must be confessed, ncec+ sarily connected with the maintenance of international peace and security. 40. But these few reflections, prompted both by thy physical and climatic characteristics of the Bahamx and also the subject of our meeting, which for ~3~s is neither grave nor troublesome, but, on the contrq, happy and smiling, should not prevent us from standing the fundamental economic: and up facts. 41. First of all, the people of the Bahamas has hat! long experience in conducting their own off&~ aa elected assembly has existed there since 1841; in 1963, a governmental type of executive was es&%. lished, while broad powers were transferred to &e elected representatives of the people-powers Tuzla were expanded even further in 1969. 42. At ,the same time, a remarkable Prime Minitia? Mr. Lynden Pindling, has, for some years, been tJ-z driving force behind an experiment yielding %m concrete and direct benefits to all the population & terms of rapid economic development of the terrimy. By significant reforms wisely and carefuhy implemen:&, that experiment has made possible the creation oI z homogeneous and prosperous society clearly capabfc d taking charge of its own destiny and of conslitu?i:g a new fully f?edged Member of the international m,~- munity. 43. My delegation therefore would like to exFrEhr its most sincere wishes for the new State, for i:s leaders and its people. We have no doubt that bi& upon the unanimous recommendation just adopted $ the Council, the General Assembly will decide ::: admit the Commonwealth of the Bahamas to men&e- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of a country, congratulating the Bahamas on its recent independence and expressing support for its economic development. The text highlights the Bahamas' progress in establishing a democratic government and promoting economic growth, with a focus on the country's potential as a member of the international community.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade