UN General Assembly
1990

The structural changes occurring in the world economic system, as well as the increasing interdependence which results there from, should create new opportunities for encouraging economic growth in the developing countries, instead of widening the gap that separates them from industrialised countries. We are aware of the responsibility that we should shoulder as the main players in the development processes of our own countries. We would call for greater understanding and sensitivity to the nature of the difficulties that form a stumbling-block to our development. It is urgent that the flow of capital for development be increased and made available in such a way as to permit the financial and material means to be applied for expansion, diversification and modernisation of the productive sectors of the economy.