7. In areas where such technology is not available in the developing countries, we could institute joint programmes of research.
8. Capital exporting countries amongst Non-aligned Nations could divert their investments into projects of mutual interest in other developing countries which are in need of capital. This would have the twin advantage of releasing capital exporting countries amongst us from the risk of closer links with the capitalistic industrialised economies and, on the other hand, of assisting the weaker sections, of developing countries.
I have refrained from going into details of some of the ideas, as I am sure that if we gave our experts a clear mandate they would work out institutional mechanisms and structural changes required in our national policies in a fairly short period of time.
We have faith in the establishment of a new international economic order because we feel it will be more just and respond better to the aspirations of all of our people rather than creating division in our ranks. Those of us who are handicapped historically or geographically or those whose economies have been disrupted lately by unsuspected phenomena have every right to expect mitigating measures from within our own group.
To conclude, if I have spoken at some length and with candour, it is because I believe that forums like ours have a meaning only if they result in concrete action and in strengthening mutual co-operation. Then alone we would be able to safeguard our solidarity in the interests of all of us. This solidarity, resting on the firm foundations of mutual co-operation, will be able to resist successfully the military might or tactical pressure which can be and are brought to bear upon us to disrupt our unity.
