&e Uni~ted Nations by b&h Germanys coul’d scarcely .l fail to help relieve international teausioxu everywhere, and especially in Europe itself-which, I may say, would b’e bsound to give roassluranee and hope to ;the people of Australia, with llheilr reoofiection of all the AustiaSian lives lolst on Europlean batiefieIds twice in ,this century in the cause of freedom and human dignity. 95. In our deep satisfaction over the great change that has taken plsoe in relations between lthe two applicants-for so long ,thought of as irreconcilable- we do not of course assum[e that alJ problems between them have been solved; nor should we take it for granted that the framework of the Irelationship between them will necessarily remain static. We node, for exam- ple, the view of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germa’ny that me terms o’f its Treaty with the GemIan Democratic Rep~dAic do not con&t with (the political aim of the F’ederal Riepubolic to work for a state lof pesoe in Europe in which the German n&ion will regtin its unity through free se&determination. 96. We can be fully justified in believing that (the two States of Germany, by their Treaty of December 1972, and now by their preparatio~iom ~to enter the United Nations ,and play their full part in its work, have taken a long step towards that dkterzte which p.eoples everywhere have longed folr-always with hope, so,medmes with a sense of frustration. 97. Of all those Ion both sides who have worked long an’d patiently to improve relations between the Federal Republic and the D’emocratic Republic and who merit our gratitude, nonle cam tdesXerve greater credit and higher praise than the Chance& of ithe Federal Repub- lic, Herr Bran’dt, for thhe unsurpas~sed scon&ibution he has made to the cause of peace and uncIeTsta.nding, noit oaily b’etwe1e.n the C&man States but throughout 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, discussing the relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic, as well as their potential membership in the United Nations. It highlights the significance of their reconciliation and the implications for international relations, particularly in Europe. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on politics and international relations rather than economic or social issues.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief