it comes to be fully effective. I was &lighted to see from a recent survey that the p.tblic no longer views the United Nations as the sterile talking shop it sonetimes aPPeared to be in the 1970s and early 1980s. They will have been encouraged, as I was, to read the statesmanlike statements of rrfl Bolivian and Yugoslavian colleagues yesterday. We recognize the United Nations as a body with a vital role to play in resolving conflict and proTIPting peace and development throughout the world. I believe that this special session offers an important opportunity to take forward a number of crucial issues -in particular, the implications of population growth; the environment and the legacy we hand down to our children, the importance of sustained and sustainable development, and the need to support and encourage those countries which have grasped the nettle of economic reform. This is an opportunity. We should seize it with both hands. JVM/10 A/S-18/PV. 4 43 Mr~·ALKHADER (Yemen) (interpretation from Arabic): At the outset I should like to convey to you, Sir, on behalf of the two parts of Yemen our congratulations on your election to the presidency of the eighteenth special session of the General Assembly devoted to one of today's principal problems, namely, international economic co-operation, in particular the revitalization of economic growth and development of developing countries. We are convinced that it is your wisdom and competence, demonstrated during your presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-fourth session, that will ensure the success of this special session, yield positive results for the international community as a whole and serve the cause of international peace and security. The admission of the Republic of Namibia as a fully fledged member of the Organization represents the crowning of United Nations efforts over 40 years, with 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the United Nations' role in addressing global challenges, specifically economic development, sustainable development, and environmental concerns. The language used suggests a broad scope, encompassing various aspects of international cooperation and development.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment, International trade