nomic and technical co-operation must be on a scale commensurate with that of the problem itself. In this context, the activities of the United Nations system designed to secure the economic and social progress of all countries, in particular the developing countries, which have grown significantly in the past twenty-five years, should be further strengthened and increased. Partial, sporadic and half-hearted measures will not suffice. On the occasion of this anniversary, we have proclaimed the 1970s to be the Second United Nations Development Decade, which coin­ cides with and is linked to the Disarmament Decade, and have adopted the International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Develop­ ment Decade.6 We urge all Governments to give their full support to its most complete and effective implementation in order to realize the fundamental objectives of the Charter. 10. The new frontiers of science and technology demand greater international co-operatioñ. We reaf­ firm our intention to make full use, inter alia, through the United Nations, of the unprecedented oppor­ tunities created by advances in science and tech­ nology for the benefit of peoples everywhere in such fields as outer space, the peaceful uses of the sea­ bed beyond national jurisdiction and the improve­ ment of the quality of the environment, so that the developed and developing countries can share equi­ tably scientific and technical advances, thus con­ tributing to the acceleration of economic development throughout the world. 11. The great increase in the membership of the Organization since 1945 testifies to its vitality; how­ ever, universality in terms of membership in the Organization has not yet been achieved. We express the hope that in the near future all other peace- loving States which accept and, in the judgement of the Organization, are able and willing to carry 
**Analysis**
The text focuses on the importance of international cooperation, particularly in the context of economic and social development, science, and technology. It emphasizes the need for increased and sustained efforts to address global challenges, with a specific focus on the developing countries. The text also touches on the need for universality in the membership of the United Nations and the importance of making full use of scientific and technological advances for the benefit of all peoples.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology