UN General Assembly
1976

173. It is obvious, therefore, that the basic problem of our economies continues to be the bottle-neck in the external sector and the sugar-cane exporters of the region have been hit by the plummeting prices on the world market. It is urgent to reorder the international economy and to that end undertake decisive, bold and broader efforts in the field of multinational co-operation. That is why we reiterate once again to States Members of the United Nations that, in compliance with the provisions of the Charter on Economic Rights and Duties of States the most important provisions concerning situations such as that affecting the sugar sector should be implemented.