particular concern to mv Government. I have the advantage of speaking fairly late in the debate, thus being able to draw on the observations already made by the many PrecedinQ speakers. One of the most encouraging features of the discussion has, in our view, been that developments in Central and Eastern Europe -and the further integration of these countries in the global economy -have in general been viewed not as a threat to, but rather as a means of further enhancing, North-South co-oPeration. Mv Government fully shares this view. There is no doubt that the improvements in East-West relations which we are witnessing at present will have a lasting and positive impact also on the development prospects of third world countries. Another imPOrtant feature of the debate has been the strengthening of democratic institutions and practices in a great number of develoPing countries as well -a trend which marks a new turn in global developments. The general thrust of the discussion has been one of realism and PraQmatism, which bodes well also for the fourth international development strategy, to be adoPted later this year. We all agree that the developing countries have, each of them, the ultimate responsibili tv for the formulation of their o~ development policies and BCT/ASW A/S-18/PV. 8 82 (Mr. Mortensen, Denmark) strategies. We also agree that external support is needed -whether in the form of a favourable international economic environment conducive to sustained non··inflationarv growth and/or in terms of direct assistance to the poorer countries -if these countries are to succeed in recreating growth and development. Both points of view are encaptured in the notion of partnershiP in development. It is, of course, somewhat easier to dll!fine this concept than it is to lEill it out. A few points, however, seem to be of crucial importance. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international development strategies, focusing on the relationship between developed and developing countries, and the need for cooperation and partnership in development. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be a speech or statement from a government representative or international organization. The text does not specifically mention any of the categories related to natural resources, environment, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture, but rather focuses on economic development, trade, and international relations.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade