Accordingly, the Greek Government has been making every effort to promote the proposal that the Balkans should be declared a nuclear-free-zone. Similarly, Greece is closely following the development of the situation in the Mediterranean, not only because it borders on southern Europe, but also because of its tricontinental nature. The Mediterranean is therefore directly subject to repercussions from any source of tensions, such as those which adjacent regions continue to experience. For that reason, the Greek Government firmly supports any effort and initiative designed to strengthen peace, expand co-operation and promote unimpeded development for all the peoples of the Mediterranean, so that one day that sea can become a zone of peace, thus eliminating sources of tension in that area. Greece has been a consistent supporter of the world Disarmament Campaign and subscribes to any effort designed to ensure that it is pursued with unflagging zeal. Greece is therefore pleased that we have with us in the Committee the BHS/sm A/C.l/40/PV.9 32 (Mr. Stephanou, Greece) Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Jan Martenson. Here I should like to express the satisfaction of my Government as well as my own personal satisfaction that, quite apart from his duties which he performs with exemplary competence, his personal devotion to the world Disarmament Campaign gives us every reason to be optimistic. I should also like, in this connection, to recall that Greece has already contributed, to the best of its ability, to the world Campaign, as well as to confirm that we intend to make a further contribution this year, as a token of our gratitude for what has already been done to alert mankind to the cause of disarmament and peace and to redouble its vigilance. Efforts to bring about disarmament confer upon us immense duties and responsibilities. Therefore, with reference to the Chairman's introductory 
**Analysis**
The text focuses on the efforts of the Greek Government to promote international peace and disarmament, as well as its commitment to the world Disarmament Campaign. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of cooperation and peace in the Mediterranean region. While there is no direct mention of economic or social issues, the text highlights the significance of disarmament and its impact on global security.

**Category**
International relations, Security and defense