resolution 39/63 H. Secondly, a quantitative and qualitative freeze of the present nuclear arsenals. This process can be initiated by the union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States of America with the other nuclear-weapon States following suit. In its recent resolutions, the United Nations established that at present there exist propitious conditions for such a freeze as there is overall rough parity between the United States and the Soviet Union in nuclear military power. The question of nuclear-weapon-free zones has drawn the increased attention of the international community. Based on arrangements freely arrived at by the countries concerned in the region, nuclear-weapon-free zones not only serve the security interests of each individual country in the region but also of the world as a whole. If the proposals for a nuclear-free-zone status in various parts of Europe, as now planned for Northern Europe and the Balkans, were to become a reality, tensions would lessen and the danger of nuclear war would greatly recede on that continent. In the same spirit, Viet Nam supports the establishment of a nuclear-free zone in the South Pacific as advocated by the countries in the region and supported widely by other States. JSM/ed A/C.l/40/PV.ll 22 (Mr. Pham Ngac, VietNam) At present, efforts are being exerted to create a nuclear-weapon-free zone in South-East Asia. In this connection, the Tenth Conference of the Foreign Ministers of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the People's Republic of Kampuchea and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam made clear in its declaration its willingness to co-operate with other South-East Asian States in carrying out this important initiative. Such a zone would not only benefit countries in this war-torn region but also contribute to world peace. At the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and disarmament efforts, specifically focusing on nuclear arsenals and the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international agreements and cooperation. The text also mentions specific regions and countries, indicating a geographic scope. Given these characteristics, it seems likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations.

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