sector's capability as a producer of wealth and on a redefined role for the State in the provision of infrastructure and in the oronntion of social justice and welfare. The economic stabilization measures of the Brazilian Government are beinq implemented at qreat sacrifices for the Brazilian economy, for no external assistance has been envisaged or offered. Inflation, which was r unninq at extremely hiQh levels, has already been brouqht to a halt, and every effort will be made to keep it under control without too deep or too lonq a a:mtraction of economic activity. Once we are assured that all sources of inflation are under full control, Brazil will immediately resume economic qrowth. For that resumption to becone possible the country will certainly need from all its creditors, public and private sector alike, understandinq and co-operation in the search for a lasting solution to our foreiqn debt. In order to qrow we will have to remove that major external constraint on Brazil's ability to invest. We must be in a POsition to make full productive use of our domestic savinqs in order to experience development aqain at the historic high rates achieved from the 1950s throuqh the 1970s. Accordinq to President Fernando Collor, two basic parameters will quide us in the renegotiation of our debt. At one level there is no question o€ Brazil's :RM/19 A/S-18/PV.7 . 87 (Mr. Nogueira-Batista, Brazill seeking unilaterally to impose its views on its creditors, just as there is no question of the country's being prepared to subscribe to standard contracts that are not the product of real negotiation and that may not meet our development requirements. At another level Brazil's growth targets will not be established as a function of the amount of debt servicing that may be required from us. Rather, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing Brazil's economic situation and its efforts to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and resume economic growth. It also touches on the country's foreign debt and the need for creditors to cooperate in finding a lasting solution. The text does not mention any specific sectors or industries, but rather discusses the overall economic framework and the role of the state in providing infrastructure and social services.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade