again over our deliberations as he has Cbne so ably during the forty-fourth session and at the two special sessions that preceded this one. This special session was convened to discharge an important responsibility: to enhance international economic co-operation, focusing in particular on the revitalization of economic growth and develo'P!IIent of developing countries. Political develoPments in Namibia made it possible for this special session to assume another very important responsibility: the admission of independent Namibia as a Member of the United Nations. That responsibili tv was discharged at the opening meeting of this session, and even at this late iuncture I wish to express my Government's immense satisfaction and pleasure at seeing Namibia seated among us as the 160th Member of the Un~ ted Nations. We extend a warm welcome to the Government and the people of Namibia. Our resolve and determination to achieve a successful outcome in respect of the primary responsibility assigned to the session -enhancing international economic co-operation -must be no less. It is a moral imperative, and the opportunities now available at a time of breathtaking change in our world cannot be missed. I speak at this special session of the General AssemblY to join the many eloquent speakers who have preceded me in stressing the urgent need for revitalization of the world economv for the benefit of all countries, and particularly the developing countries. EMS/30 A/S-18/PV. 8 144 (Mr. Borg Olivier, Malta} The fact that this special session had to be convened is in itself a clear indication that past efforts to narrow the gap between developing and developed countries have not produced the results the former had hoped for. Our deliberations are taking place at a time when international political tension has been relaxed and it is possible for the international community to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech delivered at a United Nations General Assembly special session, focusing on international economic cooperation and the development of developing countries. The speech highlights the need for revitalizing the world economy, particularly for the benefit of developing countries, and mentions the admission of Namibia as a new member of the UN. The language used suggests that the speech is more concerned with economic and political issues rather than other categories.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade