A/RES/52/182 Page 4 national levels and that those policies should entail a phased approach to integration, taking into account the circumstances of individual countries;6 18. Reiterates the importance of trade liberalization in developed and developing countries and the need to continue liberalization, particularly in areas of interest to developing countries, through, inter alia, a substantial reduction of tariff and other barriers, and also reiterates the need for the elimination of discriminatory and protectionist practices in international trade relations, which will have the effect of improving access for the exports of developing countries, enhancing the competitiveness of their domestic industries and facilitating structural adjustment among developed economies; 19. Stresses that all members of the World Trade Organization should implement their commitments in respect of the Uruguay Round agreements in a full, timely, faithful and continuous manner and that all provisions of the Final Act Embodying the Results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations5 should be applied effectively, taking into account the specific interests of developing countries, so as to maximize economic growth and the developmental benefits for all and, in this respect, reiterates the need for the full implementation of special and preferential treatment for developing countries in accordance with the Uruguay Round agreements; 20. Emphasizes the importance of the strengthening of, and the attainment of greater universality by, the international trading system and of accelerating the process directed towards accession to the World Trade Organization of developing countries and countries with economies in transition, and emphasizes the necessity for Governments members of the World Trade Organization and relevant international organizations to assist non-members of the World Trade Organization so as to facilitate their efforts, with respect to accession, in an expeditious and transparent manner on the basis of World Trade Organization rights and obligations, and for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development to provide technical assistance, within its mandate, thereby contributing to their rapid and full integration into the multilateral trading system; 21. Also emphasizes that the dispute settlement mechanism of the World Trade Organization is a key element with regard to the integrity and credibility of the multilateral trading system and the full realization of the benefits anticipated from the conclusion of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations; 22. Deplores any attempt to bypass or undermine multilaterally agreed procedures on the conduct of international trade by resorting to unilateral actions over and above those agreed in the Uruguay Round, and affirms that environmental and social concerns should not be used for protectionist purposes; III 23. Emphasizes the need for a balanced and integrated approach to issues of environment, trade and development, and recognizes that the objective of Governments should be to ensure that trade and environmental policies are mutually supportive so as to achieve sustainable development and that, in doing so, their environmental policies and measures with a potential trade impact are not used for protectionist purposes; 24. Encourages the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development to continue its work on trade, environment and development, in particular its special role in promoting the integration of trade, environment and development,7 by examining trade and environmental issues from a development perspective in cooperation with relevant bodies and international organizations, including the Commission on Sustainable 6 A/52/15 (Part II), chap. I, sect. B, agreed conclusions 440 (XLIV), para. 8. For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly, Fifty-second Session, Supplement No. 3. 7 See resolution 50/95, para. 27. /...