UN General Assembly
1972

53. The deterioration in the terms of trade of the developing countries continues to be aggravated by fluctuations in the prices of their basic exports and by inflationary pressures in some industrially advanced countries. 54. Further international efforts are needed also in improving access to markets for certain primary commodities. However, it is heartening to note that some industrialized countries have opened their doors to certain products from developing nations on an equitable basis. It is hoped that such doors will open even wider for further access to a broader range of products from the latter. After all, trade and not aid should be the primary concern of both developed and developing countries.