the Warsaw Treaty and NATO, since good-neighbourly relations can prosper only in conditions of peace. 6. Consistent with this position on the question of preserving and strengthening world peace, the German Democratic Republic strongly pleads for recognition of the indispensable prerequisite for the development of relations of good-neighbourliness between States: mutual acceptance and respect of frontiers. As a State situated at the dividing line between the two most powerful military groupings that emerged as a result of the Second World War, the German Democratic Republic has a fundamental interest in the recognition of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all European States in their present frontiers. 7. The German Demoratic Republic also shares the concern of many States about increasing attempts to overthrow legitimate Governments by acts of State terrorism and to deny to the peoples concerned the exercise of their right to self-determination. Similarly, hegemonic aspirations and the use of political, economic and military pressures as means of extortion are bound to destabilize the situation in the region and thus block the development of good-neighbourly relations. 8. Finally, the German Democratic Republic believes that the concept of good-neighbourliness involves the duty of States to engage in peaceful co-operation on a basis of equality pursuant to Article 55 of the Charter of the United Nations. Discharge of this duty serves to give substance to peaceful coexistence and to ensure social progress in the world. The German Democratic Republic sees great opportunities particularly in the European region for developing and strengthening good-neighbourly relations by means of political contacts and consultations at a high level; through the expansion of economic links, especially in the field of trade, transport, energy and environmental protection; and by the extension of cultural co-operation. I ... A/40/450/Add.l English ~ge5 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the principles and conditions necessary for good-neighbourly relations between states, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect, territorial integrity, and peaceful cooperation. The language used suggests a broader context of international relations, rather than a specific sector or issue area. The mention of economic links, cultural cooperation, and environmental protection implies a connection to various fields, but the primary focus is on the political and diplomatic aspects of state relations.

**Category**
Culture, International trade, Transport and communication