progress made in international relations is to be welcomed. At last, ideological confrontation has had to give way to dialogue, confidence-building and co-operation. In our changing world economic co-operation nust play a key role. The rapid economic changes of our time are a great challenge to all States. Of course they also harbour considerable risks, and all of us have to face the challenges and risks. We have to meet them with a new quality and a new dimension of the comity of different nations. That requires a contribution from all. It requires joint strategies and action. This special session offers a chance to promote this process. When I, as a Minister of the Government of the German Democratic Republic, which has just been sworn in, direct the attention of the Assembly first to my country, that does not mean that we attach only secondary importance to the global issues of the world economy. But the change that our country went through is too new, the emotion too fresh. The time that has passed since that peaceful revolution of November last is too short to go to the agenda item right away. The German Democratic Republic was not the first country member of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance to detach itself from the grip of a centrally planned economy and totalitarian socialism. But in the case of the German Democratic Republic, first of all there was established a Government that can rely on a broad two-thirds majority in Parliament, a Government that has made freedom, a market economy, social justice and the rule of law its policy. It is in the name of that Government that I wish to greet you most sincerely. Europe is moving towards new common ground, towards economic balance and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a government representative, focusing on the theme of international cooperation and economic development in the context of a rapidly changing world. The speaker references the end of ideological confrontation and the importance of dialogue, confidence-building, and cooperation in addressing global economic challenges. The text also touches on the recent political developments in the German Democratic Republic, highlighting its transition towards a market economy and democracy. Given the emphasis on international relations, economic development, and cooperation, it seems likely that the text falls under the category of economic development and international trade.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade