The Government of Finland has for many years been an active observer at the Conference on Disarmament and its predecessor bodies. we have favoured a limited enlargement of its membership and sought full membership for ourselves. If elected, we would seek to co-operate, in accordance with our policy of neutrality, with all members of the Conference on Disarmament, particularly with those outside military alliances. We are convinced that we would have a positive contribution to make as a full member of the Conference. A year ago the General Assembly was able to record its views on the question of the prevention of an arms race in outer space almost unanimously, with only one abstention. Accordingly, it can be stated that resolution 39/59 contains the basic considerations that have to be borne in mind in the efforts aimed at that objective. These principles are the obligation of States to refrain from the threat or use of force in their space activities, to take steps towards using outer space for peaceful purposes only and for the major space Powers to take the lead in contributing actively to the objective of preventing outer space from becoming an arena of the arms race. Against this background, and in view of the new institutional bilateral and multilateral negotiating frameworks in existence, at least some of the necessary basic conditions for successful substantive negotiations on all aspects of the problem have been achieved. There is a widespread concern, shared by Finland, over the accumulating evidence on the increasing utilization of space for military purposes. Admittedly, certain military space applications may serve stabilizing and confidence-building functions, but the present trend in the military uses of space rather points to the possibility that space could become an arena, not just of an arms race, but of MLG/plj A/C.l/40/PV.4 23-25 (Mr. Tornudd, Finland) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and disarmament, specifically the prevention of an arms race in outer space. It does not mention economic development, natural resources, or any other category related to tangible goods or services. The focus is on the role of the Government of Finland in the Conference on Disarmament and the principles and agreements related to the use of outer space. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the category is likely to be related to international relations or foreign policy.

**Category**
International relations