Secretary-General even took the extraordinary step of voicing his alarm at the global chess game that characterized the activity of disarmament forums. Today the situation has changed. The United States and the Soviet Union are preparing for next month's summit meeting . The United States-Soviet bilateral negotiations are in their third round, with specific proposals on the table. The international community has witnessed the highly successful conclusion of the Third Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). As a further reflection of the acceleration of world momentum to disarmament, the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear war, for the joint work of American and soviet doctors in helping the world to understand the medical consequences of nuclear war. BG/3 A/C.l/40/PV.S 3 (Mr. Roche, Canada) These events are of the highest importance, filling a landscape that has been gloomy for too long with new light. Of course, it would be misleading to raise false expectations of quick success. Very substantial problems remain and difficult negotiations are in store. None the less, what we are witnessing is the opportunity for a new beginning in the long, sensitive process of ensuring global security at lower levels of arms, nuclear and conventional. Canada warmly welcomes this improved atmosphere. we have, with others, helped to build a more promising political climate and we will go on doing so. Canada believes that technical or political obstacles must not be allowed to obstruct the progress now possible in this work of paramount global importance. The time is certainly long overdue for us -East and West, North and South -to work together -for the common security of the human family. Let us resolve that our work this fall in the First Committee will enhance the prospect for progress. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a significant development in international relations, specifically the progress towards disarmament and arms control between the United States and the Soviet Union. The language used is diplomatic and formal, suggesting that the text is an official statement or speech. The focus is on the political and security implications of these developments, rather than any specific economic, social, or environmental issues.

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