text: linked to the attainment of international peace. 14. The Working Group had taken special note of the link between the development process of each country and its ability to implement the provisions of the Covenant. It was seriously concerned that the burden of external indebtedness was interfering with the promotion of economic and social rights in Latin 13th meeting-12 May 1986 67 America, Asia and Africa. The Working Group to economic, social and cultural rights, and hoped recognized the necessity of strengthening internation- that the new Committee would make a significant al co-operation for development and of working contribution to the promotion of those rights. As a towards an equitable and just economic order. developing country, it was well aware of the inequali- 15. Mr. BUZO (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Re-ties in respect of those rights. public), noting the great strides made by his own 19. The Committee should take into account the country in such areas as housing, old-age pensions, legal nature of the Covenant in the analysis of employment, job training and higher education, national reports; it was important to determine stressed that it was the responsibility of the State to whether every effort had been made to implement it. ensure implementation of the provisions of the His delegation supported the reaffirmation by the Covenant. That was an integral part of his country's Working Group of the inherent right to life; in future development plans. it would also be appropriate to take into account the 16. According to the annex to the report of the right to development of the entire human Working Group (E/1986/49), the number of States community. parties to the Covenant as at 2 May 1986 had been 20. The enjoyment of economic, social and cultural 
analysis: The text discusses the implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, specifically in the context of international cooperation and development. It highlights the importance of addressing external indebtedness and promoting an equitable and just economic order to ensure the enjoyment of these rights. The text also mentions specific areas such as housing, old-age pensions, employment, and education, which suggests a focus on the welfare and well-being of individuals and communities.