co-operation: The international community should continue to provide necessary external resources to facilitate structural reform and to help alleviate adverse consequences for the poor and vulnerable. Support should be available for counttries implementing growth-oriented reforms to assist them to manage and, where Bcr/gt A/S-18/PV. 3 54-55 (Mrs. Landry_,_ Canada) appropriate, to reduce their external debt burden. We should develop a more open, credible and durable multilateral trading system which can contribute effectively to growth and development. A successful Uruguay Round, with significant market liberalization, will benefit all. Canada continues to commit itself to the provision of a large and expanding programme of assistance to many countries, and to the continued development of multilateral institutions. We remain committed to helping countries utilize the opportunities created by structural reform and to promoting economic revitalization with equity. Canada will also continue to support efforts to realize the potential of human resources, particularly in the context of a pluralistic society. It is a major task that is before us. The 1990s hold new promise and excitement. We shall all work together to ensure that our expectations are reached here in the special session and in the decade to come. JB/13 A/S-18/PV. 3 56 Mr. DOOKERAN (Trinidad and Tobago): Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to join other Member States in expressing its deep satisfaction at the en try of the independent State of the Republic of Namibia into the brotherhood of nations. Over the years, the Trinidad and Tobago delegation has worked closely with the South West Africa People's Organization, which then ably represented the people of Namibia. Officials from my country were similarly privileged to participate in the United Nations Transition Assistance Group, which played an important role in facilitating the emergence of Namibia to independence. We look forward to other 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement on international cooperation and development, with a focus on economic growth, trade, and poverty reduction. It mentions structural reform, debt burden, market liberalization, and assistance programs, suggesting an economic development theme.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade