cases of social injustice which the present arms race can only aggravate. BG/7 A/C.l/40/PV.9 24-25 (Mr. Stephanou, Greece) May I once again stress that Greece is a staunch proponent of the thesis that disarmament and international security are closely interrelated. No strengthening of international security can be accomplished while arms continue to increase. On the other hand, security cannot be safeguarded in an atmosphere where there are constant instances of resort to force, military intervention, occupation of territories by foreign armies and faits accomplis. Only by the creation of an atmosphere of trust in inter-State relations that we can draw closer to solving the problems of international security. To this end, the strengthening of disarmament machinery, bilaterally or multilaterally, and any effort made by our Organization, whose purpose is after all to safeguard peace and remove the danger of escalation and consequently the risk of a nuclear holocaust, are an imperative need. Thus, Greece will subscribe to any initiative aimed at the mutual and gradual reduction of nuclear weapons in both the East and the West to the lowest possible levels and will also support any effort likely to help in finding effective verification machinery. JSM/emv A/C.l/40/PV.9 26 (Mr. Stephanou, Greece) Greece also regrets the fact that serious differences of view continue to prevail on the question of verification. These concern specific issues, difficult ones, perhaps, but which have to be overcome if tangible results are to be achieved in the course of the various negotiations being concucted in the disarmament field. For its part, Greece considers that adequate means of verification are an essential element of any arms control or disarmament agreement. A climate of confidence among the parties to facilitate the conclusion of such agreements implies that verification is essential for the effective implementation of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing international security, disarmament, and the creation of a trustful atmosphere among nations. It mentions the need for verification machinery and the importance of finding effective solutions to achieve disarmament. The focus is on international relations and security, rather than economic or social issues.

**Category**
International relations