had been reached at the talks. The participants in the meeting assume that these talks would continue after the first mutual reduction of armed forces and armaments in Central Europe, and that a further and larger reduction would follow quickly. The States represented at the meeting support proposals to create nuclear-weapon-free zones in northern Europe, the Balkans and other regions of the continent, and to transform the Mediterranean Sea into a zone of peace and co-operation. They favour the holding of talks on these issues. More than ever before, the present situation in Europe requires that States join efforts for the consistent pursuit of a policy of detente, peace and disarmament. The continuation and deepening of the multilateral process initiated at the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe is therefore especially important. Proceeding on this assumption, the States represented at the meeting hope for a fruitful completion of the Madrid meeting of representatives of the States participating in the All-European Con­ ference, with th~ adoption of a substantial and balanced final docu­ ment. They attach particular importance to the need for the Madrid meeting to reach agreement on the convening of a conference on confidence-building measures and security and disarmament in Europe, which should greatly help to diminish military confronta­ tion, reduce distrust and solve questions concerning the reduction of armed forces and armaments in this part of the world. They attach great importance to the need for the Madrid meeting to confirm the determination of the participating States to respect and apply the principles for relations between States adopted at Helsinki, to evolve measures for the development of co-operation in the political, economic, humanitarian and other spheres, in har­ mony with the letter and spirit of the Final Act, and to ensure the continuity of the European process and its organizational frame­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and diplomatic efforts, specifically focusing on reducing armed forces and armaments, promoting peace and disarmament, and fostering cooperation in Europe. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to high-level international meetings and agreements.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief