our right but our duty to do everything in our power to halt this fratricidal and suicidal arms race, even though this might not be in the interest of the arms merchants and their divisive and corrupting power. This is the growing resolve of the peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America, who no longer wish to be the instrument and victim of the merchants of death or to fall prey to this new and fatal form of dependency. We are doing what we believe to be just, rational and ethical. We have already started in Peru by reducing by half requests for more sophisticated and costly weapons in order to set an example, to overcome the inertia which has been a pretext for inaction, and to launch the process. This is a most important political and moral process and we are already fulfilling our responsibilities . If we decry the fact, as we should continue to do, that we have not found in Others a genuine willingness to disarm, we should show in a practical way that we JVM/5 A/C.l/40/PV .ll 12 (Mr. Alzamora, Peru) do have the will to do so. Let us vigorously carry out our regional processes at the conventional level in the same way as we took the regional initiative on denuclearization. We are at a turning point: pressure from suppliers is about to push us into a new and irreversible stage of weapons sophistication. In the air, on sea and on land, the options are open to tread the path of wisdom and responsibility. But we cannot waste any time. Let us begin to consolidate, through practical measures, the initiatives that have been proposed and build the basis for mutual tru~t, which will buttress the process that is beginning and that requires international support. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the topic of disarmament and international relations, with a focus on the need for countries to work together to reduce their military capabilities and promote peace and stability. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text may be a speech or statement from a government or international organization. The text also references specific regions and countries, such as Peru, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, which suggests that it may be discussing international relations and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations