in the same way as 40 years ago the united nations were able to rise above their ideological and other differences, defeat the common enemy and enshrine in the United Nations Charter their determination to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. AW/jcl A/C.l/ 40/PV. 3 33 (Mr. Troyanovsky, USSR) As Mikhail S. Gorbachev has said, in present conditions Hamlet's famous question "to be or not to be" concerns no longer just one individual but the entire human race. It is assuming a global character and there can be only one answer to this question: mankind, civilization, must survive at all costs. But this can be achieved only by learning to live together, by mastering the difficult art of respecting one another's interests. This is what we refer to as the policy of peaceful coexistence. The Soviet Union is convinced that everything possible must be done to achieve this goal. This is precisely the purpose of the new efforts undertaken by the Soviet Union, including such a major step as the introduction of a unilateral moratorium on nuclear explosions, coupled with an appeal to the United States to follow this example. We have proposed to the United States that both sides should completely ban space-strike weapons and effect a truly radical 50 per cent reduction in their nuclear arms capable of reaching each other's territory. There is little need to say how much this would strengthen strategic stability and mutual trust. The USSR has unilaterally suspended the deployment of its medium-range missiles in Europe. At present, in order to facilitate an agreement on an early mutual reduction of such systems, we consider it possible to conclude an agreement to this effect separately, with no direct link to the problem of space and nuclear arms. During the Vibit to France of the General Secretary of the Central Committee 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on international relations and diplomacy, with a specific emphasis on reducing tensions and promoting peaceful coexistence between nations. It mentions the introduction of a unilateral moratorium on nuclear explosions, the proposal for a 50% reduction in nuclear arms, and the suspension of the deployment of medium-range missiles. These initiatives are likely intended to promote stability and trust between nations, rather than addressing economic, environmental, or social issues.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief