benefit from the thaw in international political relations between the East and the West and be based on a desire to strengthen international solidaritv. It must rest on healthy and lasting foundations, namely, significant improvement in the international economic environment; the settlement of the debt Problem; the strengthening of the financial, scientific and technical sectors of the developing countries; the progressive reduction and final elimination of pOverty; the development and utilization of human resources; the protection of the environment; and the strengthening of the United Nations as the central forum for pronnting international economic co-operation. In this reqard, the successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round of negotiations is of paramount importance. These negotiations must take account of the fundamental concerns of the develoPing countries so as to lead to the adoption of bold measures with a view to opening uP markets to comnndities, removing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and the effective implementation of the generalized system of preferences in favour of the developing countries. In anv case, the necessary conditions nust be created to guarantee just remuneration for commodities and t.hus stability in export earnings. JSM/jq A/S-18/PV. 7 72 (Mr. Adodo, Togo) Strengthening the financial, scientific and technical sectors of develoPing countries requires a definitive solution to the debt problem, an increase in and diversification of financial flows and the pronotion of science and technolo<w for development. Findinq lasting solutions comPatible with the need fbr economic growth is all the more urgent given the fact that the crushing weight of external debt means that many coun t:r ies run the risk of destroying their economic and social fabric so carefully nurtured over the last 30 years. In this connection, one could certainly consider title cancellation outright of debts of the least developed countries and of other developing countries faced with an untenable economic situation. In any 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of international cooperation and strengthening the financial, scientific, and technical sectors of developing countries. It mentions the need for a solution to the debt problem, improving the international economic environment, and promoting science and technology for development. These topics suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic development and international trade.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade