contributions, in line uith tbe aims of the United Nations, to information' explanation and education on these subjects. 2. This continuous free dlscussion, pernitting a1l opinions !o tte expressed and coverinq the ,.rhole spectrum of security problens, has repeatedly Proved its worth' 3. The prereguisite for sucb a dlscussion lta s and still is the sound denocratic foundations of the Federal Republic of Germany. The chief element of these foundations is the unwaverinq belief of the German public in the inseparatlllity of peace and f reedon. A/40/552 English Page 13 4. t{e have learned this lesson not reast frorn the tritter experiences of cernanhistory. rn his address to the cernan Bundeslag on ?7 February 1985 presenting thePederal Governrnent report on the state of the nstlon in ilivided cermany, FederalChancellor Helnut Kohl stated the following: I'rt ls particularly the 40ch anniversary of the 8th of !4ay rg45 ehich r€mindsus Gernans nost cogently of the valuable asset that treedom constitutes and ofthe responsitrility for preserving peace and freedon." 5: Only a conpletely free discussion of the conplex security issues can ensurethat one-sidd vie{s lrbich ignore the security reguirenents of others do not gainthe upper band but that alr aspeccs of securiiy are seen and considered.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the importance of free discussion and democratic foundations in ensuring peace and freedom, with a specific focus on the security issues in Germany. It does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, employment, or humanitarian aid. The text's focus on security, peace, and freedom suggests that it might be related to defense or international relations.

**Category**
International relations, Education