for increased trade for developing countries. We must all strive towards a consensus on ha-.r to share the task of meetinq the challenqes caused by our interdependence. In such a system, the stronqer actors must sha-.r sensitivity to the plight of the weak. The special session comes at a ..... JB/34 A/S-18/PV.6 162 (Mr. Moultrie, Bahamas) most propitious time, when super-Power rapprochement is conducive to a comprehensive and collective examination of the hard economic issues facinq the internation,al communi tv. There now exists a real opportuni tv for resources released from the military sector to be used for development. There is no doubt that international co-operation is paramount for the continued growth of the world economy. It is the hope of my deleqation that the recent Positive political developments in Eastern Europe will contribute further to the growth •of the world economy as those ooun tries become more fully inteqrated into the international economv. We must ensure, however, that developinq countries are not marqinalized as those developments continue to unfold, for developinq c~untries must also contribute to an expandinq global economy. Mv delegation hopes that the points we have raised will find ample reflection in the document that will result from the special session. We believe that the results of 1:he special session are important for input into the upcominq series of major international economic events that includes the Paris Conference on the Least Developed Countries, the Conference on Island Developinq Countries, to be held under the auspices of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and the preparations for the fourth International Development Strateqy. We express this hope because we have seen that it is only throuqh co-operation that we can succeed in addressing the qlobal problems that impact upon us all, particularly the poOl' and less fortunate. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the global economy, international cooperation, and the challenges faced by developing countries. It highlights the need for shared responsibility, sensitivity to the plight of the weak, and the importance of cooperation to address global problems. The text also mentions specific international events and conferences related to economic development, which suggests that the topic is primarily economic in nature.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade