A/RES/50/85 Page 2 in the affected areas, as well as the urgent requirement for humanitarian assistance and the need to restore the normal conditions of the population, Taking into account the central role of all parties in Nicaragua, in particular the Government and the Nicaraguan people, in seeking lasting solutions to consolidate the achievements of their transition, Expressing its appreciation for the work of the Support Group for Nicaragua, which, under the coordination of the Secretary-General, is playing an active role in supporting that country’s efforts towards economic recovery and social development, Recognizing the efforts of the international community and the Government of Nicaragua to provide relief to the persons affected by the aftermath of the war and natural disasters, Recognizing also the intensive efforts by the Government of Nicaragua to promote a sustained economic recovery and the considerable progress made in securing a broad social consensus by means of a process of national dialogue for the adoption of measures to lay the foundations for reconstruction and economic and social development through a comprehensive transition process that will be further consolidated with the holding of free and democratic elections at the end of 1996, Taking into account the commitments adopted by the Central American Presidents at the Central American Environment Summit for Sustainable Development, through the Alliance for the Sustainable Development of Central America, 1/ and, in this context, the special attention required by Nicaragua because of its exceptional situation in order that those important commitments may begin to be implemented, Taking note with satisfaction of the report of the Secretary-General of 10 October 1995 on the measures adopted pursuant to resolution 49/16, 2/ 1. Commends the efforts made by the international community, including the organs and organizations of the United Nations system, to supplement the action undertaken by the Government of Nicaragua and by other parties concerned in the task of rehabilitation and national reconstruction as well as in providing emergency assistance; 2. Requests the Secretary-General, within existing resources, to support the efforts of the Government of Nicaragua in the affected areas, and invites Member States, organizations, specialized agencies and programmes of the United Nations to continue to provide assistance and to respond generously while the emergency situation persists; 3. Expresses its gratitude to the Secretary-General for his report on the measures adopted pursuant to resolution 49/16; 4. Encourages the Government of Nicaragua to continue its efforts for reconstruction and national reconciliation, in particular those related to 1/ See A/49/580-S/1994/1217, annex I. 2/ A/50/535. 96-76189 /...