It is pointless to dwell on each and every one of these points because they are well known to all representatives here, but there is one thing of which I am certain: our discussions would be much more effective and the United Nations would be better able to devise a real disarmament strategy if we could avoid a repetition of issues and contribute to focusing on the main issues. This would make United Nations organs much more effective. Discussions on disarmament must be orderly and not get lost in statements of intent. Peace will not come from the mere adoption of resolutions. In the light of most recent events, the Venezuelan delegation believes that we are coming to a decisive stage in the process of disarmament negotiations. All mankind has become aware of their significance. In the present session of the General Assembly the disarmament issue has occupied an important place in most of the statements made and we hope that this will be true also of statements yet to be made. It is a general outcry. Unquestionably, the United Nations must play an increasingly important role and, at the same time, the big Powers must introduce more flexibility into their own positions so that we can break the present deadlock. Our delegation believes that the present Geneva talks between the United States and the USSR and the talks that will take place in that city between the two Heads of State may prove a major step forward in improving the climate of disarmament. However, our delegation would like to reaffirm that those talks do not in any way diminish the role that the United Nations must play in order to fulfil its specific functions so that disarmament talks may have more momentum and relevance. JVM/6 A/C.l/40/PV.9 18 (Mr. Sucre-Figarella, Venezuela) 
**Analysis**
The text is about the United Nations and disarmament negotiations, which suggests that the topic is related to international relations and global security. The speaker is advocating for the United Nations to play a more effective role in disarmament talks and for the big powers to be more flexible in their positions. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of disarmament.

**Category**
International relations, Security and disarmament