on a nuclear test ban. We wish to make the most concrete contribution we can to the substantive consideration of this topic in order ultimately to attain the prohibition of all nuclear tests. It is in the same spirit that my country participates in the work of the group of experts on the detection of nuclear tests by seismic means and the international programme under way in this field. We consider that it is important now to find the most propitious ways and means to intensify the activities and increase as far as possible the negotiating character of the Geneva Conference. This month Romania holds both the presidency of the United Nations Security Council and that of the Conference on Disarmament. International peace and security, together with disarmament, are at one and the same time, priority and complementary objectives; their interdependence and vital importance for the nations of the world have long since gone beyond the stage of efforts at conceptual demonstration. I would like to take this opportunity to convey to the Conference and to all the delegations participating in its work my very best wishes for success, and to express at the same time the hope that the work this year, the conclusions which you reach in your report to the United Nations General Assembly will provide the bases for increased dynamism and outstanding results for your future work, giving to it an increased stamp of negotiation in conjunction with genuine political will and full commitment, commensurate with our times and the positive developments in international life". That ends the message from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Romania addressed to the Conference on Disarmament. May I now on behalf of the Conference extend my most sincere thanks to my 
**Analysis**
The text is a diplomatic message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania addressed to the Conference on Disarmament, discussing the topic of a nuclear test ban and the importance of disarmament for international peace and security. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is related to international relations and politics. The mention of the Geneva Conference and the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly further supports this analysis.

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International relations, Science and technology