obligation to refer to a third party in the settlement of disputes had been recognized, and all previous reservations concerning the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice had been withdrawn in respect of all international instruments to which Hungary was a party. 68. All of those changes had come about as a result of the recent social and political developments in Hungary. 69. Mr. NASTASE (Observer for Romania) recalled that his country had just emerged from a totalitarian régime and truly entered the course of contemporary history. The Revolution had enabled the nation to rediscover its dignity and the values which bound it to European and universal civilization. At the same time it had fostered dialogue and co-operation with all United Nations human rights bodies, and made the coimtry more aware of the universal rules concerning hiunan rights and of the activities of the United Nations, especially those of the Commission on Human Rights. 70. After years of dictatorship, Romania was in a difficult economic and social situation brought about by an autarchic, totalitarian and over-centralized régime. The former socio-economic partners must therefore be integrated in the country's new economy, with the welfare of the people as the prime consideration. The civilian and military population had paid a heavy tribute to the Revolution, and socio-economic life as a whole must now be reconstructed, but it was necessary to avoid over-hasty reforms that would place too heavy a burden on the economy, and to refrain from resorting to external resources before taking stock of the state of the country's economic and industrial structures. The recovery could only be slow and gradixal and would involve social constraints which must be kept to a minimum. 71. In the immediate aftermath of the Revolution, the major concern had been 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the social and political developments in Hungary and Romania, highlighting the transition from totalitarian regimes to democratic ones. The focus is on the implications of these changes on the countries' economies, societies, and international relationships. While there are mentions of economic and social challenges, the text does not specifically address natural resources, environment, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief