(a) A comprehensive nuclear-test ban represents the first and most. urgent,step towards a cessation of the nuclear-arms race. A comprehensl.ve test ban is anindispensable nuclear disarmament measure to curb the guaritative improvement ofnuclear weapons as well as the development of new types and to prevent theproliferation of nuclear lteapons. The Nigerian Government,, while regretting thelack of progress by the conference on Disarmament on the setting up of an ad hoccomnittee on the subject, urges it to exert the utmost. effort, t" ."uiri"n n " committee with futl mandate to negotiate a comprehensive test-ban treaty. A1lnuclear-weapon states should activery participate in the negotiat.ion. (b) The Conference on Disarmament should also set up a subsidiary body toundertake negotiations on such practical rneasures as a freeze on nucrear \deaponsincluding their means of delivery and fissionable materials for weapons purposes,as well as a moratorium on all nuclear testing pending the conclusion of aconprehensive test-ban treaty. (c) Another comnittee of the conference on Disarmarnent shouLd be set up withfurl mandaEe to negotiate a reduction in nuclear weapons. The conmittee wilt beassisLed by representatives of t.he two super-powers through rendering of progfessreports on the bilateral negotiations. rn this respect, it is essent,ial that thesuper-Powers should show maximum co-operation by recognizing the essential role ofthe united Nations in co-ordinating disarmament process aimed at preventing nuclearwar which is central to peace and security for the worrd. (d) A legally binding commitment on non-use of nuclear weapons represenE,s animtrrortant step to reduce the danger of nuclear war. rt was to t.his end thatNigeria proposed to the General Assembly at its thirty-ninth session to considerconvening a plenipotentiary conference to elaboraEe a protocol for the prohibitionof the use of nuclear ldeapons. However, it did not press the proposar to a vote.rnstead it decided to support t.he resolution requesting Ehe conference onDisarnament to commence negotiations, as a matter of priority, in order to achieveagreement on an international convention prohibiting the use or threat of use ofnuclear weapons under any circumstances. The Conference on Disarmament shouldproceed without delay to establish an ad hoc commit.tee with full mandate for thispurpose.^/40/498English Page 6I (e) The establishnent of nuclear-lfeapon-free zones on Ehe basiS of
**Analysis**
The text discusses the need for international cooperation to prevent nuclear war and promote disarmament. It highlights the importance of establishing a comprehensive nuclear-test ban, reducing nuclear weapons, and preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The text also emphasizes the role of the United Nations in coordinating disarmament efforts. These themes suggest that the text is related to international relations and security.

**Category**
International relations, Security