In recognition of the importance of Antarctica to the whole international community, I reiterate the statement made by Kenya's Minister for Foreign Affairs in plenary meeting last Friday: " ••• it is imperative that activities in [Antarctica] be conducted by and for the benefit of the international community as a whole. In this context, the initiative and the call by the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries for a declaration that any and all resources in Antarctica are vested in the international community as a whole as the common heritage of mankind needs to be understood and underscored. Thus all States, regardless of their size, AW/sm A/C.l/40/PV. 9 43 (Mr. Afande, Kenya) socio-economic system or stage of development, have a legitimate interest in Antarctica and ought to have a say in the development and management of its affairs." (A/40/PV.33, p. 70) Thus, while a number of positive aspects of the Antarctica Treaty regime can be identified, its shortcomings must not be minimized. Chief among these is the conceptual_ approach to the Antarctica problems which seems to favour the possession of technological expertise and ability to exploit the resources in the territory as a pre-condition for active membership of the Antarctica Treaty. The interests of the overwhelming majority of other States non-parties to the Treaty ought to be given due weight and consideration, and necessary steps should be taken to safeguard them in a more broad-based arrangement than the present regime. Mr. DHANAPALA {Sri Lanka): Mr. Chairman, your country and mine, which in times past were linked by legend and myth, have in times present been bound together in a common commitment to the Non-Aligned Movement, which has provided such a powerful impetus for general and complete disarmament. Our countries were among the five Colombo Powers which chartered the irreversible course of 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of Antarctica and the need for a more inclusive and equitable approach to its management and development. The emphasis is on the shared benefits and responsibilities of all countries, regardless of their size or stage of development, and the need to safeguard the interests of non-party states. The text also references the Non-Aligned Movement and its role in promoting general and complete disarmament. These themes suggest that the category should be related to international relations, global governance, and the common heritage of humanity.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade