p The choice of the road of development for the liberated peoples is an important and acute problem linked up with clashes between social forces, because the different classes and parties offer their own solution to this problem. The reactionary forces, chiefly the big bourgeoisie and landowners, relying on the economic, financial and military support of the imperialist powers, seek to channel the nation’s development along capitalist lines.

p The progressive forces, mainly the proletariat and the working peasants, seek to protect the nation against the 128 intrigues of the imperialists and direct the country to the path of genuine independence, prosperity and progress.

The peoples of these countries are becoming more and more convinced that national rejuvenation and social progress can be ensured only through non-capitalist development.