adequate consideration of the report of tbe Secretary-General on the work of the Orqanization (resolution 43/86). , At its forty-fourth session, u./ tbe General Assembly, noting with satisfaction that conflicte and hostilities were giving way to negotiations, understanding and co-operation in a number of instances , expressing its expectation that the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Bepublics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range ~iaailea, of 8 December 1997, would be a precursor to the adoption of further concrete disarmament meaeurea leading to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons, expressing its conviction that the gradual military disengagement of the great Powers end their military alliencee from various parts of the world should be promoted, end atreeaing the need for structural adjuetmenta in all spheres in order to reapond to tba challenges of advanced technology, reaffirmed the validity of the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security, and celled upon all States to contribute effectively to its implementation; urged all States to take immediate steps aimed at promoting and using effectively the system pL/ References for the forty-fourth session (agenda item 72): (a) Report of the Secretary-General: A/44/722 and Add.1; (b) Report of the First Committee: A/44/621$ (c) Resolution 44/126; (d) Meetings of the First Committee: A/C.1/44/W.46-52; (e) Plenary meetings A/44/PV.81. I... A/45/100 Englieh Page 207 of collective security as envisaged in the Charter) stressed that there is a need further to enhance the effectiveness of the Security Council in discharging its principal responsibility of maintaining international peace and security8 emphasised the role that the United Nations has in the maintenance of international peace and security and in promoting respect for international law) invited Member States to submit their views on the question of the implementation of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, diplomacy, and security, with a focus on the United Nations and its role in maintaining international peace and security. The mention of disarmament, nuclear weapons, and the Security Council suggests that the text is primarily concerned with international security and conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations, Security