thereduction ofstockpiles ofnuclear weapons andtheirmeansofdelivery. "*1Onedelegation reserveditsposition onthetextofparagraph 7 ~endingthe preparation ofthetextofparagraphs 5-6.Another delegation reserveditsposition onthetextofparagraph 7. -147-"Inthecourseofsuchnegotiations, aoombination ofthemeasures as detailed inparagraph 2above,oracombination ofdifferent elements ofsuoh measures, couldbeconsidered. "Theoverallobjective ofthemeasures fornuclear disarmament outlined inthepreceding paragraphs fornegotiation duringthefirststageofthe Comprehensive Programme, andofthoseincluded insubsequent stages, would betoachievequalitative andquantitative limitations onandsignificant reductions ofthenuclear-weapon arsenals existing atthebeginning ofthe stage."h t u I P "8.Avoidance oftheuseofnuclear weapons andprevention ofnuclear war:o (textpending)f m "9.Effective international arrangements toassurenon-nuclear-weapon States againsttheuseorthreatofuseofnuolear weapons:r p "Thenuclear-weapon Statesshouldtakestepstoassurethenon-nuclear­ weapon Stat~sagainst theuseorthreatofuseofnuclear weapons. Bearing inmindthedeclarations madebythenuclear weaponStates,efforts shouldbe pursuedtoconolude, asapp~opriate, effective arrangements toassure non-nuclear-weapon Statesagainst theuseorthreatofuseofnuclear weapons.s " o c UJ ir S1 ar e Si nE w W ti' Le or tt r d s d G a"10.Nuclear non-proliferation": -148-"Itisimperative, asanintegral pal'toftheeffort"tohaltandreverse thearmsrace,toprevent theproliferation ofnuclear weapons. Thegoalof nuclearnon-proliferation isontheonehandtoprevent theemergence ofany additional nuclear-weapon Statesbesidestheexisting fivenuclear-weapon States,andontheotherprogressively toreduceandeventually eliminate nuclear weaponsaltogether. Thisinvolves obligations andresponsibilities on thepartofbothnuclear-weapon Statesandnon-nuclear-weapon States, the formerundertaking tostopthenuclear armsraceandtoachieve nuclear disarmament byurgentapplication ofthe"measures outlined intherelevant paragraphs oftheFinalDocument, andallStatesundertaking topreventthe spreadofnuclear weapons. "Fullimplementation ofalltheprovisions ofexisting instruments on non-proliferation, suchastheTreatyontheNon-prolif~ration ofNuclear Weapons and/ortheTreatyfortheProhibition ofNuclear Weapons 1n LatinAmerica (TreatyofTlatelolco) byStatespartiestothoseinstruments willbeanimportant contribution tothisend.Adherence tosuchir,truments hasincreased inrecentyearsandthehopehasbeenexpressed bytheparties thatthistrendmightcontinue."Effective measures canand·should betakenatthenational leveland throughinternational agreements tominimize thedangeroftheproliferation ofnuclear weapons withoutjeopardizing energysupplies ·orthedevelopment of nuclear energyforpeaceful purposes. Therefore, thenuclear-weapon States andthenon-nuclear-weapon Statesshouldjointlytakefurtherstepstodevelop aninternational consensus ofwaysandmeans,onauniversal andnon­ discriminatory basis,toprevent theproliferation ofnuclear weapons.h s e s. e on f"Non-proliferation measures shouldnotjeopardize thefullexercise of theinalienable rightsofallStatestoapplyanddeveloptheirprogrammes for thepeaoeful usesofnuclear energyforeconomic andsocialdevelopment in conformity withtheirpriorities, interests andneeds. AllStatesshouldalso haveaccesstoandbefreetoacquire technology, equipment andmaterials for peaceful usesofnuclear enrgy,takingintoaccount theparticular needsof thedeveloping countries. International co-operation inthisfieldshouldbe underagreedandappropriate international safeguards applied through the International AtomicEnergyAgencyonanon-discriminatory basisinorderto preventeffectively theproliferation ofnuclear weapons. "Eachcountry's choices anddecisions inthefieldofthepeaceful uses ofnuclear energyshouldberespected without jeopardizing theirrespective fuelcyclepolicies orinternational co-operation, agreements andcontracts forthepeaceful usesofnuclear energy, provided thattheagreedsafeguard measures mentioned aboveareapplied. "Inaccordance withtheprinciples andprovisions ofGeneral Assembly resolution 32/50of8December 1977,international co-operation forthe
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing international relations, disarmament, and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It highlights the need for cooperation and agreements to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, while also acknowledging the importance of peaceful uses of nuclear energy for economic and social development. The text also touches on the need for international cooperation and safeguards to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

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