promotion ofthetransfer andutilization ofnuclear technology foreconomic andsocialdevelopment, especially inthedeveloping countries, should-be strengthened. . "11.Establishment ofnuclear-weapon-free zones: "Theestablishment ofnuclear-weapon-free zonesonthebasisofagreements orarrangements freelyarrivedatamongtheStatesoftheregionconcerned constitute animportant disarmament measure andshouldbeencouraged withthe ultimate objective ofachieving aworldentirely freeofnuclear weapons, taking intoaccountthecharacteristics ofeachregion. TheStatesparticipating in suchzonesshouldundertake tocomplyfullywithalltheobjectives, purposes andprinciples oftheagreements orarrangements establishing thezones,thus ensuring thattheyaregenuinely freefromnuclear weapons. Thenuclear-weapon Statesarecalledupontogiveundertakings, themodalities ofwhicharetobe negotiated, inparticular: (i)torespectstrictly thestatusofthenuclear­ weapon-free zone;(ii)torefrain fromtheuseorthreatofuseofnuclear weaponsagainst theStatesofthezone. "(a)Adoption bytheStatesconcerned ofallrelevant measures toensure thefullapplication oftheTreatyfortheProhibition ofNuclear Weaponsin LatinAmerica lTreatyofTlatelolco), takingintoaccount theviewsexpressed ontheadherence toitatthetenthspecialsessionoftheGeneral Assembly, theGeneralConference ofOPANAL.and otherrelevant fora,andincluding ratification ofadditional Protocol IbyallStatesconcerned. "(b)InAfrica,theOrganization ofAfrican Unityhasaffirmed the denuclearization ofthecontinent. TheUnitedNations General" Assembly in successive resolutions hassupported theAfricaninitiative forthe denuclearization ofthecontinent andatitstenthspecial session the General Assembly, byconsensus, calledupontheSecurity Counciltotake appropriate effective stepstopreventthefrustration ofthisobjective. -149-I',i', "(c)Theestablishment ofanuclear-weapon-free zoneintheMiddleEastin compliance withGeneral Assembly resoluti~n 35/147wouldgreatly enhance internaticnal peaceandsecurity. Pendlng theestablishment ofsuchazonein theregion,Statesoftheregionshouldsolemnly declarethattheywillrefrain onareciprocal basisfromproducing, acquiring orinanyotherwaypossessing nuclear weapons andnuclear explosive devices andfrompermitting thestationing ofnuclear weapons ontheirterritory byanythirdparty,andagreetoplaceall theirnuclearactivities underInternational AtomicEnergyAgencysafeguards. Consideration shouldbegiventoaSecurity Councilroleinadvancing the estab~ishment ofanuclear-weapon-free zoneintheMiddleEast. "(d)AllStatesintheregionofSouthAsiahaveexpressed their determination tokeeptheircountries freeofnuclear weapons. Noaction shouldbetakenbythemwhichmightdeviate fromthatobjective. Inthis oontext, thequestion ofestablishing anuclear-weapon-free zoneinSouthAsia hasbeendealtwithinseveral resolutions oftheGeneral Assembly, whichis keeping thesubject underconsideration. "(e)Effortstocreatenuclear-weapon-free zonesinotherregionsofthe wor~dshouldbepromoted attheinitiative ofStateswhichintendtobecome partofthezone. "(r)Ensuring thatthezonesaregenuinely freefromnuclear weapons ~nd respect fo~suchzonesbynuclear-weapon Statesconstitute animportant disarmament measure. "B.OtherWeapon'sofMassDestruction "l.AllStatesshouldadheretotheProtocol fortheProhibition oftheUsein WarofAsphyxiating, Poisonous orOtherGases,andofBacteriological Methodsof Warfare, signedatGenevaon17June1925. "2.AllStateswhichhavenotyetdonesoshouldconsider adhering tothe Convention ontheProhibition eftheDevelopment, Production andStockpiling ofBacteriological (Biological) andToxinWeapons andonTheirDestruction. "3.Itisnecessary tomakeallpossible efforts fortheearlyconclusion of aninternational convention onthecomplete andeffective prohibition ofthe development, producti~n, stockpiling and ~sp.ofallchemical weapons andon theirdestruction. "4.Aninternational treatyontheprohibit~on ofthedevelopment, production, stockpiling anduseofradiological weapons shouldbecQncluded, bearingin mindthenegotiations underwayintheCommittee onDisarmament andallproposals madeinconnection th~rewith. "5.Effective measures shouldbetakentoavoidthedangerandprevent the emergence ofnewtypesofweaponsofmassdestruction basedonnewscientific principles andachievements. Efforts shouldbeappropriately pursued aimingat theprohibition ofsuchtypesandsystemsofweapons. Specific agreements could beconcluded onparticular typesofnewweaponsofmass.destruction whichmaybe identified. ~IThisquestion shouldbekeptundercontinuing review. "*1Sincethissentence wasproposed lateintheworkoftheAdHoc Committee, somedelegations reserved theirposition onitsinclusion inthe draftComprehensive Programme ofDisarmament. -150-.~~"••• _-----------!!IIIiI\iIl!--Iil!lI3ii------------~ ..~'':- I!:astin lein ~frain :Ising ~ioning
**Analysis**
The text discusses the promotion of nuclear technology for economic and social development, particularly in developing countries, and the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones. It also touches on the prohibition of other weapons of mass destruction, such as chemical and biological weapons. Given the focus on disarmament, nuclear technology, and weapons of mass destruction, it is likely that the text falls under the category of international security and disarmament.

**Category**
International security, Science and technology