ciation of their utility for their specific situations In diffe­rent developing countries. 5. Welcoming the participants, Mr. L. Gomez, Director~ UNDTCD, described the main features of the Seminar end the mutuel benefits that are derived by exchange of views and experiences hot only among the experts from developing countries but also between them and those from the host nation through such seminars 6. ~ Mr. S. Tsukanov, Director, Department of International Organizations, USSR State Committee tor Science and Technology extending his welcome emphasized the complex nature of the topic of the Seminar In the context of the development objectives of the developing countries In science and technology and outlined the Initiatives taken by his organlzatfon In supporting the efforts of developing countries In various ways through substantial cooperation with the United Nations. 7. Prot. A. Rogov. Director of Higher Economic Courses USSR State Plannlgn Committee, In his welcome statement, described the Interest of his organization In reinforcing the broad-range of activities for widening and ·deepening the spirit of cooperation among nations of the World and the extent of services rendered by them through their courses and seminars Involving high-level expertise from a variety of Institutions of USSR. 8. Mr. V. Sklyarov, Deputy Director. Department of UN Technical Assistance. USSR State Committee for External Economic Relations, while welcoming the participants, provided an overview of the nature of supports rendered by flls organ I zat Jon ·to elI worthwhile programmes Initiated Jointly by the Soviet Union and the Organlzetlons of the United Nations System In furthering the cause of development. 9. While recalling the efforts of the USSR In International cooperation for deal lng with the globe! end specific S & T problems faced by the developing countries, Mr. M.G.Kruglov. Deputy Chairman of the USSR State Committee for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a seminar or conference related to science and technology in developing countries, with speakers from various organizations, including the United Nations and the Soviet Union. The language used suggests a focus on international cooperation and technical assistance, which implies that the topic is related to economic development and science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology