51/8 GA

International assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Nicaragua: aftermath of the war and In this connection, I wish to emphasize here the significant progress that has been made in Nicaragua in both the political and economic fields since a resolution on this item was adopted last year, at the fiftieth session of the General Assembly. My Government has followed with great interest the electoral process that has been carried out in Nicaragua, culminating in the elections of 20 October, which enjoyed a very high voter turn out in a noteworthy climate of peace and respect. I would also like to call attention to the positive results shown by some of the country