tional security and help solve urgent world problems. The participants in the meeting of the Political Consultative Committee consider it essential to reaffirm their conviction that the preservation of world peace today is inseparable from a recognition of the equality of all peoples and States. Only ajust peace, in which every State recognizes and respects the legitimate rights and inter­ ests of all others, can be a lasting peace. 14 V The danger of war cannot be reduced without creating an atmos­ phere of confidence in relations between States. Along with the development of political dialogue and the adoption of appropriate measures in the economic and political spheres, this requires the spreading of truthful information and the renunciatior. ofhegemonist claims, of propaganda for racism, chauvinism and national exclu­ siveness, of attempts to lecture other peoples on how they should arrange their lives, of the propagation of violence and of the kindling of a war psychosis. The States participating in the meeting consider it a matter of fundamental importance to observe consistently the principles and provisions of the Helsinki Final Act concerning co-operation in the sphere of information in the interest of strengthening peace and mutual understanding between peoples and note the timeliness of the UNESCO Declaration on those questions adopted in 1978.2 They strongly condemn the spreading of 1endentious and outright slanderous reports presenting a distorted view of the situation in particular countries and of !heir policies. and leading to alienation and hostility through the use of such powerful instruments for in­ fluencing the minds of people and shaping public opinion as the press, radio and television. No State must permit such subversive activity to be carried on from its territory. Reactionary and imperialist circles using the question of human rights for speculation are trying thereby to m™ik their disregard for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the importance of international cooperation, diplomacy, and the spread of truthful information to maintain world peace and prevent conflict. It emphasizes the need for mutual respect, understanding, and the rejection of propaganda, racism, and nationalism. The text does not explicitly mention economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather highlights the importance of political dialogue and cooperation.

**Category**
International relations, Education