and elirninating nuclear weapons from the arsenals of States. 10. Such agreemenls should in particular airn at: (a) The prohibition of all. nuclear-weapon tests. The drawinE up of a treaty on Ehis problem would repreEent an expression of the political will of States possessing nuclear weapons to renounce the never-ending advance of these weapons and to embark upon the path lo disarmament. Such a measure would fulfil' albeit, after a substantial de1ay, the undertaking of the nuclear StaEes parties to the Treaty Banning Nuclear 1{eapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Under Water, to continue negotiations with the view to puEting an end to nuclear-bteapon test,s for all time. The prohibit.ion of all nuclear-weapon tests would undoubtedly have posilive conseguences for the creation of a climate of confidence, which is necessary if further progress is lo be made on the patb to nuclear disarmament and to the lessening of the risk of nuclear war. Bearing in mind the special responsibility of the Conference on Disarmanent at Geneva in connection with this major problem, it is essential to create a special negotlating comnittee and to proceed without delay to the preparation of a draft treaty on the prohibition of all nuclear-weaPon tests.A/ 40 / 4e8 EngI ish PaEe 66
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the elimination of nuclear weapons and the prohibition of nuclear-weapon tests, which suggests a focus on international relations and disarmament. The text also mentions the creation of a special negotiating committee and the preparation of a draft treaty, indicating that it is related to international diplomacy and governance.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology