special sesion will be applied at future meetings dealing with related topics on our international agenda, and serve as important inputs to both the international development strategy and the upcoming United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. Though it is recognized that we are the agents of change and the authors of our development, it is our view that our international partners can be more supportive of our efforts by the provision of better terms of trade, meaningful investment in our region, and an increase in the transfer of resources. Mr. LOHIA (Papua New Guinea) : May I, on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, express our great pleasure and satisfaction at seeing Ambassador Joseph Garba presiding over this important special session of the General Assembly, devoted to international economic co-operation, in particular the revitalization of economic growth and development of the developing countries. We are particularly pleased to join him and the other members of the Assembly in warmly welcoming Namibia to membership of the United Nations. The Government and people of Papua New Guinea extend their sincere congratulations to the people and Government of the Republic of Namibia on their heroic and successful struggle BCT/bg A/S-18/PV.9 48 (Mr. Lohia, Papua New Guinea ) to achieve freedom and independence, and now on becoming the 160th Member State of the United Nations. The Papua New Guinea Government has decided, and hopes soon, to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Namibia, with the objective of promoting bilateral and multilateral co-operation between nations. Like members of our traditional exended families in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific and elsewhere, we shall lean and count on each other for our common good.* *Mr. Sallah (Gambia), Vice-President, took the Chair.M/ delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and development, specifically focusing on economic growth and trade, as well as the welcoming of a new member state to the United Nations. The language used suggests a focus on macro-level issues, with mentions of international partners, trade terms, and investment.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade