widely known and indeed outstanding. Quite logically, it is to be expected that on their entry into the United Nations we may witness a strengthening and a larger contribution-,of effort in these areas to which I have just referred. 139. But while it is (true tbnut the entry of the two German States into memb~ership of the L&bed Nations is of greti impor-tarme for tie development plans and programmes, it is ‘eqtually obvious that ~this faot creates a series of political ramifications which are of even greater magmtude. I would say that the approval of these apphcations that we have given today is am event of trrue practical significance in the attainment of a re- laxation of tensions within the European Community. It is undoubtedly one of the mast .significant st,eps towards leaving aside once and for all the steriIe and very often dangerous confrontations of the cold war. Indeed, the G,ermans themselves take this to ‘inlean that the Uniaid Nations is ope$ng the .door wide to them to ienter into arrangements that will permilt of oloser communiction and (effective understmding for the set- taement of ~diffenencerr and disagreemoms which lm the past have had such sombre consequences. Perhaps, for those samle very weighty reasons, we will soon see comtmunications between the two Germanys normal- izeld and Itie walls and regulations removed which here- tof’ore have madIe the peaceful setilement of disputes so difficult. 140. I should point out most emphatically that by permitting entry ‘of the two German States into the United Nations we are also paving ahe way for making the proposted European Cor&rence on Secudty and Co-operation anld the sbengthening of international seleurity more viable ‘anId enszlring Ithat it produces posiQive results. This will uadoubtedlv have a bavour- abIle i,mpact on rthle reduotioa of mili~tary forces and 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the entry of two German States into the United Nations and its implications on international relations, particularly in the European Community. It highlights the potential for improved communication, reduced tensions, and enhanced security cooperation. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or health-related issues, but rather focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of this event.

**Category**
International relations, Politics