world. Limiting and reducing conventional armaments is important not only to reduce the destructive effects of armed conflicts but also to lessen the danger of local or regional conflicts escalating into a nuclear war. In view of the continuing conventional arms build-up in many parts of the world, these problems require urgent attention, particularly on the regional level. Mr. GOLOB (Yugoslavia): Mr. Chairman, your country and mine, Indonesia and Yugoslavia, are founding members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and are linked by friendship and in their efforts to achieve security and justice in the world. Your election as Chairman of the Committee is a recognition both of you personally and of your country. I have had an opportunity and privilege to work with you on questions concerning international peace and security on quite a number of occasions. You have always shown commitment to the cause of disarmament. And you are well-known here as a fair and knowledgeable diplomat with a steady hand and a quick mind. This Committee, we believe, has in your person a dedicated and able chairman. Our congratulations go as well to Ambassador Carlos Lechuga Hevia from Cuba, and Ambassador Bagbeni Adeito Nzengeya from zaire, on their election as Vice-Chairmen, and to the Rapporteur, Mr. Yannis Souliotis from Greece. We are very glad that the imaginative and hard-working Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Martenson, is with us. AW/ve A/C.l/40/PV.4 27 (Mr. Golob, Yugoslavia) The fortieth anniversary of the United Nations is an inspiring occasion. It would be difficult to confine oneself only to reviewing the period separating us from the last session. It would be wise to turn briefly to the past and express hopes that the future will bring more success. Our hopes are not lost, nor has our determination to secure peace subsided. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made at the United Nations, focusing on international relations, disarmament, and the importance of cooperation for peace and security. It does not mention specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather emphasizes the need for countries to work together to achieve these goals.

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