(Mr. Pham Ngac, Viet Nam) At its thirty-ninth session, the General Assembly adopted -with only one abstention -resolution 39/59 in which it expressed its grave concern at the danger posed to all mankind by an arms race in outer space and called on all States, in particular those with major space capabilities, to contribute actively to the objective of the peaceful use of outer space in the interest of maintaining international peace and security and promoting international co-operation. Preventing an arms race in outer space has become more urgent in view of the feverish so-called strategic defence initiative of a space Power. The developing countries will suffer most if co-operation in the peaceful use of outer space is hampered. In this connection, one can recall proposals for a treaty on the prohibition of the stationing of weapons of any kind in outer space or a treaty on the prohibition of the use of force in outer space and from space against the Earth. The Soviet Union has submitted to this session of the General Assembly a plan for international co-operation in peaceful exploitation of outer space under conditions of its non-militarization. Since the Soviet Union and the United States have the largest nuclear arsenals and have achieved the greatest advances in the exploration of outer space, the outcome of the negotiations between the two countries in Geneva is of special significance. Nevertheless, in no way does it mean that there can be any doubt about the important role of multilateral forums, such as the Geneva-based Conference on Disarmament, in formulating universal and long-term measures to use outer space exclusively for peaceful purposes. Viet Nam is pleased at the establishsment in the Conference on Disamament of an Ad Hoc Committee on this question. Next year that Ad Hoc Committee should be allowed to 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the concerns and efforts of the international community to prevent an arms race in outer space, with a focus on the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind. It mentions the roles of specific countries, such as the Soviet Union and the United States, and international organizations like the United Nations and the Conference on Disarmament. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the prevention of militarization in outer space.

**Category**
Science and technology, International relations