A/RES/49/88 Page 3 6. Calls upon all Member States to extend economic, financial and technical assistance to parties in the region and to render support for the peace process; 7. Considers that an active United Nations role in the Middle East peace process and in assisting in the implementation of the Declaration of Principles can make a positive contribution; 8. Encourages regional development and cooperation in the areas where work has begun within the framework of the Madrid Conference. 91st plenary meeting 16 December 1994