(c) Iook at measures to prevent the escalation of armed conflict, including:(i) Restriction of (ii) The arms tradearms supplies to areas of conflict; in general (Uottr overt and covert).A/40/498 English Page 3I certain among /...BRUNEI DARUSSALAM lOriginalr Englishl [12 !4arch 1985] At this juncture the Government. of Brunei Darussalan has no further viewsregarding this natter but, fully supports every effort of the conference onDisarmanent. which will prevent the occurrence of nuclear war. BULGARIA [Original: Russian] [8 FebruarY 1985] I- The Peopters Republic of Bulgaria, like the overwhelming majority of St,aEes,is firnly convinced that removing the bhreat of nuclear war is the nost importantand urgent task of today. This threat is not only real but has also grownconsiderably in recent years. Nuclear war would result in catast,rophe for allcounEries and peoples of the world. Therefore, the preservation and strengtheningof peace and the prevention of nuclear war are a vital necessity for mankind andthe common responsibility of all working people. 2. The threat of nuclear I'rar and the use of nuclear weapons can be reduced andremoved conpletely. The most effective guarantee in this respect would be thecomplete destruction of all types of nuclear weapons. However, before thisultinate objective can be achieved, there is an urEent need to take specific,practical steps that would contribute effectively Eo lessening and removing thethreat of nuclear war. These steps rnay be of a nat.erial, moral and political, orinEernational legal character. They could be adopted on a unilateral, bilaterar ornultilateral basis.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing international disarmament and the prevention of nuclear war. The language used is formal and emphasizes the urgency of the issue, highlighting the catastrophic consequences of nuclear war. The text also touches on the need for practical steps to reduce the threat of nuclear war, suggesting that it is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention.

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