text: Verde will still need substantial external support. That is why as an African country we are ooncerned at emerqent trends to qive priority attention to other parts of the world to the detriment of Africa, even thouqh we do understand the underlyinq political motivations quidin~ such options. Today's world, which has become one biq villaqe, is clearlv at a turninq-point in its history. We hope that the special session of the General Assembly will call a halt to lost opportunities and be a point of departure for the bu ildinq of a more harmonious world in qrea ter sol idaritv and justice, that it will pave the way for fruitful co-operation for all and that it will initiate a true and lastinq dialoque that will find concrete form throughout and well beyond this new decade. Mr~-EL•FATTAL (Syrian Arab Republic) (interpretation from Arabic): Mv delegation is pleased to oonqratulate the President on his election to quide the eighteenth special session of the General Assembly. His election is an expression of our profound confidence in his political and diplomatic skills and a tribute to his country. RM/35 A/S-18/PV. 6 169 (Mr. E!-Fattal, Syrian Arab Republic) The admission of Namibia as a full-fledged Member of the United Nations stresses the historic significance of this special session. Following the triumph of the Namibian people over colonialism and racism, in a struggle that won the support of the majority of States Members of the Organization, we see Namibia today occupying its rightful place among the ranks of independent nations. This will surely give new impetus to the work of this session to our struggle until the odious racist regime in southern Africa is finally elimirated. This special session devoted to international economic co-operation, in particular the revitalization of the economic growth and development of developing 
analysis: The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of an African country, likely at the United Nations General Assembly. The speaker discusses the importance of international cooperation, the admission of Namibia as a full-fledged member of the UN, and the need for economic growth and development in developing countries. The tone is diplomatic and emphasizes the need for unity and cooperation in addressing global challenges.