evident and consequently isolated them from the rest of the world. At the thirty-ninth session of the General Assembly, · of the 50 draft resolutions voted on in the First Committee the United States voted against or abstained in the vote on 42 of them -that is, 84 per cent; and of 27 draft resolutions introduced by the non-aligned or neutral countries it refused to go along with 24 of them -that is, 89 per cent. The hard realiti~s of the nuclear and space age demand that talks should be held in a serious and constructive manner to prevent a nuclear holocaust and to stop and reverse the arms race. Attempts to use negotiations as a smokescreen for an arms race in outer space would torpedo the whole disarmament process. If it is admitted that nuclear war cannot be won and should never be fought, there is clearly no alternative to peaceful coexistence and disarmament negotiations in good faith. Viet Nam welcomes the opening of the new disarmament negotiations between the Soviet Union and the United States. We hold that the views expressed by States Members of this Organization, as well as those by millions upon millions of people elsewhere, should be taken into consideration. In this context, the new and concrete Soviet proposals are awaiting a positive response from the United States. Early this year the Heads of State or Government of Argentina, Greece, India, Mexico, Sweden and the United Republic of Tanzania met in New Delhi and reiterated their appeal for a halt to the nuclear arms race. They further emphasized that: "Two specific steps today require special attention: the prevention of an arms race in outer space, and a comprehensive test ban treaty." (A/40/114, annex, p.4) Viet Nam fully supports the declarations made by those six distinguished leaders. BG/6 A/C.l/40/PV.ll 18 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech given by the representative of Viet Nam to the United Nations. It discusses the importance of disarmament and peaceful coexistence in the context of the Cold War era. The text highlights the need for serious and constructive negotiations to prevent a nuclear holocaust and stop the arms race. It also mentions the support of other leaders and organizations for these efforts.

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International relations, Science and technology