(a) Reneeed ef,fortE in che fieLl of disaroanent. to reduce the risk of war, in particular nuclear Har t (b) Irtaintenance of the rure of ras in internationar relations through lhestrict observance of the charter of the united Nations and effective applicatlon ofthe collective security concept, (c) D€colonization and ellnination of apartheid, (d) Political and econonic co-operation for development and security. effo risk of ua r, inparticular nuclear war 216. NucleaE seatrxrns pose the greatest danger to nankind. Effective neaaureg topronote nucLear disarmar*nt and to prevent nucrear $ar Dust have the highesc priority. In carrying out this task, all the nuclear_eeapon States, in particularthose that possees the largest nuclear arsenals, bear a speclaf r..ioneiiirity. rtis inperative to renove the threat of nucrear r..Iorr", to halt and reverse thenuclear arr0a race and to prevent the proriferat.ion of nuclear s€apon'. AE the sanetime, other &ea6ureE deargned to.prevlnt the outbreak of nuctear war and to ressenthe danger of the threat or use of nuclear rreapons should be taken. 217. Too often, the use of force is craimeat to be in serf-defence. Tbe charter inArticle 5I recognizes the right to self-defence only when "an arned atlackoccur3". The provisions of Article 51, concerning action to naintain or restoreinternational peaee in case of armed attack, should be strict.ly adhered to.Traditional internationar ra,, relating to armed confrict contains sone generarA/ 40 /5s3 Eng I ish Page 58 prlncipl€s that in fact outlaw certain Practicea in war' Relevant in this context ate, inter alia, Ehe prlnciples of discinctlon beEseen nilitary and civillan oUjecEl-tne--prohibition of causing unnece'sary suffering in {arfare and fhe principle of proPortionatity prolrlblEing aEtacks thau woul'l be excessive in relation to the concrete ana direct nllitary advantagea antlciPated' Nuclear seapons have introduced a conpletely new an'l qualitatively differenB dinension' It
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing international relations, security, and disarmament. It emphasizes the importance of reducing the risk of war, particularly nuclear war, and promoting peaceful solutions. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting that it is a document aimed at international organizations or governments.

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