state of perpetual crisis to which that rivalry had condemned the world. BCT/ASW A/S-18/PV. 7 54-55 (Mr.· Gavama, ·Congo) H~ the time not cone for mankind to take up the challenges, particularlv those of development, from a new standpoint -this time in the framework of the spirit of a new international economic order based on justice and equi tv offering in particular a North-South dialogue a real chance to take Place? Against that background, it should be possible to envisage measures that could improve the international financial and monetarv mechanisms and the structures of international trade, along the lines proposed by the Group of 77 and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries to this special session.* * Mr. Java (Brunei Darussalam), Vice-President, took the Chair. JVM/13 A/S-18/PV.7 56 (Mr. Gayama, Conqo) This sessioo must evaluate international economic relations and assess their Performance, so as to decide on new bases for action. The ranqe of international co-operation has broadened in the Past decade to cover such vital areas as the environment and the s truqqle aqainst social scourqes, !nter: alia, druqs and AIDS. In these areas and in others that are oovered by existinq institutions, there must be a strenqtheninq of the United Nations role in functional co-ordination and follow-up. Talkinq about economic and technical co-operation at the international level amounts essentially to harmonizinq Policies and ensurinq the human dimension of proqrammes, while makinq sure that these proqrammes reach individuals and collectivities better: and more effectively. The circumstances surroundinq this special session, which have been expressed durinq discussions in the Preparatorv Committee, show a rather disturbinq tendency. Following the changes now occurring in Eastern Europe, some leapt to the conclusion that they represented the triumr::b of a nodel of development which was based exclusively on the economic and financial forces of the world and which would 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the state of international economic relations and the need for a new international economic order based on justice and equity. It mentions the importance of international cooperation, the role of the United Nations, and the need to strengthen its role in functional coordination and follow-up. The text also touches on the impact of changes in Eastern Europe on international relations. These themes suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic development and international trade.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade