10. Bul'garia reiterates its readiness to continue contrlbuting to tbe resolutionof this important problem in the interest oe fruitful economic co-operatian amongall countr ies. BURI'A loriginal r Engli shl ll9 June 1985 | The contenls of the note have been duly conveyed to the appropriateauthorities concerned for their attention. BYELORUSSIAN SOVIET SOCIATJIST REPUBLIC [Original: Russian] lIl ,tune 1985l 1. Tbe Byelorussian Sovi.et Socialist Republlc attaches great importance toGeneral Assembry resolutlon 39/zLo, in irhich the internatlonal community again condemned the practice of applying econonic sanctions as a oeans of polilical and economic coercion against sovereign states and enphasized the need for renewedefforts to improve the international economic situation and to develop mutua 1l y-advanta geous and equal co-operation among arr nattons. This area of rrorkby the United Nations and its organs is partlcularly relevant !o present-day cl rcumstances . 2. The use of economic measures to achieve political and economic objectivescreates an extrenery acute situation that is incompatibre wltb internationar raw.The application of coercive measures i.n trade and econonic relations, far fromA/40/596 Engli 5h Page 23 abating, is becoming nore widespread. rrbnipulation of interest rates' the preaatory role of transnatlonal corporations, political restrictions on trade and every type of boycott and sanclion make for an atmosptrere of tension and dlstrust in lnternational ebonomic relations, disrupt the world economy and trade and undermlne their legal foundations. The use of coerclve measures leads to a further $orsenlng of the international climate and. in the final analysis, saps lhe role of international economi.c relations in slrengthening peace, security and confidence among the nations. 3. The chief culprit for'this state of affairs is the united states of America, which openly claims the nright" to intervene anywhere at any tine' ignoring - and frequently alirectly tranpling underfoot - the interests of other countries and nations' the traalitions of international intercourse and tbe treaties and agreements ln force. At present, no country ls insured againat sooe sort of
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the use of economic sanctions as a means of political coercion, emphasizing the negative impact on international economic relations and the importance of cooperation among nations. The tone suggests a focus on international relations and economic policy, with a critical view of the actions of a specific country (the United States).

**Category**
International trade, Economic development