UN General Assembly
1977

86. On the brighter side of the North-South dialogue, my delegation was pleased to note that the concept of promoting economic co-operation among developing countries was given • attention. Due to our need for larger markets to overcome the constraints of critical minimum- size operations and to make economies of scale, my country attaches great importance to efforts to strengthen regional co-operation and integration. 87. The promotion of economic co-operation among developing countries is based on the realization of the heed to rely first on ourselves for achieving social and economic development. It emphasizes the importance of depending on our own efforts to develop ourselves. The spirit of self-reliance and the determination needed to advance ourselves is a necessary and decisive factor in overcoming the heavy odds that we face as developing nations.