UN General Assembly
1993

are in danger of falling behind in the general advancement of mankind, while the wealth and property of the world are concentrated in the hands of a few developed countries. The gap in development levels is steadily widening. This, together with the accumulated external debt burden, has put developing countries at a constant disadvantage in North-South economic and trade relations. This reality carries potential challenges to security and stability, both regional and international. We should therefore fully comprehend, now more than ever, the interrelation between peace, security and development. We support the proposal for the United Nations to work out a comprehensive and effective "agenda for development", considering the implementation of such an agenda through enhanced resources as a fundamental factor for the establishment of a new, sound and equitable world order. Development programmes of the United Nations and assistance from highly developed countries to developing countries, especially poor countries, are undertakings which do not benefit one side only; rather, they are necessary for the overall stability and development of the world and the