the priori ties and needs of the development of national economies in the developing and least developed countries during the distribution of their official development assistance. Afghanistan is of the view that economic co-operation among the developed and developing countries could be ensured through dialogue and mutual understanding of each other's interests. During the work in the Preparatory Committee on the current session, some co1untries reiterated the need for exPanding regional co-oPeration in economic JVM/11 A/S-18/PV. 8 47 (Mr. Wakil, Afqhanistan) spheres, but one should keep in mind that many regions are aflame with regional conflict. Such conflicts set a serious obstacle in the way of effectively expanding international economic co-operation and pose a threat to peace and international security. The Republic of Afghanistan is situated in one of the hotbeds of regional conflict, which finds its roots in the interference and military aqgression of Pakistan. The Republic of Afghanistan believes that dangerous hotbeds of reqional conflict should be eliminated. Our country ha; time and aqain put forward various proposals towards this end. As I speak from this podium, I once aqain draw the Assembly's attention to them. We have proposed that dialoque and broad neqotiations be initiated between the State of the Republic of Afghanistan and all Afqhan political forces inside and outside the country which opt to ensure peace and cease fratricidal war. The main issue in such negotiations should be the holding of a nation-wide peace conference t.o be attended by all sides concerned. The conference would decide on the establishment of a governinq council, representing the will and thinkinq of all forces, and declare a six-month-lonq cease-fire. During this period of time, a broad-based coalition Government would be formed by and be under the supervision of the governinq council. The governinq council would form a commission to draft a 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of economic cooperation among developed and developing countries, as well as the challenges posed by regional conflicts. It highlights the need for dialogue and mutual understanding to ensure cooperation and proposes a plan for peace negotiations in Afghanistan. The text does not specifically focus on natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, or culture.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief