UN General Assembly
1978

178. Science and technology also play an extremely important role in the promotion of growth and development within the framework of a new international economic order. 179. The United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development, which is to be held in Vienna in August 1979, is an excellent opportunity for steps to be taken in this field. Austria is doing its utmost to contribute to the success of the Conference and to ensure the best possible organization of this very important international meeting. I am confident that the General Assembly will give its special attention to the preparation of the Conference.