other how to solve problems. We wish to maintain a co-operative partnership with the nations of the third world. Especially after the events we have witnessed in the recent pastt we want to embrace the message of peace, social justice, deroocracy and unity also in those countries with which we have a record of co-operation. \ · .. f "' -.. · 1. RH/35 A/S-18/PV. 2 168 (Mr. Ebeling, German Democratic Republic) Hence we wish to preserve and further develop relations with those countreis we have already supported in the past. Economic, medical, agricultural and social-welfare projects will be carried on, although I have to add here that we have decided to free economic co-operation from ideology. A radical restructuring is thus called for where assistance rendered by the SED-led German Democratic Republic focused on support for a repressive security apparatus in the past. Assistance from the German Democratic Republic must never again serve to oppress, exploit and make people suffer. Here we will clearly readjust our course and integrate our work in the context of the undertakings of free and democratic nations. Economic co-operation on the part of the German Democratic Republic will increasingly develop everywhere in the world along the lines of joint endeavours with similar programmes of the Federal Republic of Germany. Rivalry, even confrontation, now belong to the past. As the process of unification of the two States in Germany goes on, there will increasingly be a single German commitment in the countries of the third world. We are in touch not only with people from developing countries outside our own country, but also inside it. The foreigner in our midst should be our fellow citizen if he entered the country legally. Persons who are victims of persecution for political reasons will also enjoy asylum in the German Democratic Republic on a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement of policy or intention from the German Democratic Republic regarding its relations with developing countries. It mentions economic cooperation, agricultural projects, and social welfare, which suggests a focus on economic development and humanitarian aid. However, it also touches on themes of peace, social justice, and democracy, which could fit under the category of Humanitarian aid and relief or International relations.

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