UN General Assembly
1982

its flexibility and its experience. We reject any attempt to orient it towards the governing of the programmes of some States by others, which would be intolerable. 166. Together with technical co-operation and pre- investment, which link the transfer of technology with economic development, from investment to productivity, trade must be an instrument of justice between countries, through agreement on equitable prices and theelimination of discriminatory barriers. It is also necessary to stress the multilateral process of trading, because this contributes to the preservation of the independence of peoples and prevents the anachronistic exploitation and dependence which often accompany bilateral aid. All this must continue to be considered in international forums, so that exports from developing countries may earn a fair remuneration and maintain sources of employment for the inhabitants of those countries. It is to be hoped that the forthcoming session of UNCTAD will result in new approaches, understandings and decisions which will ensure the dynamics of development for the countries of the third world. 167. Although Ecuador is not a contracting