military ends to civilian uses through disarmament measures . Ecuador advocates the prohibition of force in international relations, the strengthening of machinery for the peaceful settlement of disputes and the achievement of nuclear disarmament as an initial step towards achieving at a later stage general and complete disarmament under international control. For all these reasons it is essential that the two super-Powers should be determined and persistent in conducting the Geneva negotiations on strategic JVM/16 A/C.l/ 40/PV. 5 67 (Mr • Alb or noz, Ecuador) and medium-range nuclear weapons, and outer space weapons. The planet does not belong exclusively to the great Powers. The developing world must be heard on this subject . Since reference has been made to background documents concerning this fortieth anniversary, we should like to recall that even before the San Francisco Conference a commibnent was made by the great Powers in the Moscow Pact of 30 October 1943 in which the four major allies recognized "the need to ensure a rapid and orderly transition from war to peace and to establish and maintain international peace and security with the minimum use of human and economic resources for weapons purposes". They also committed themselves "to hold conferences and have co-operation between themselves and other Members of the: United Nations in order to make possible an overall viable agreement on the control of weaponry in the post-wa r period". Over 60 of the General Assembly resolutions adopted last year, and this year's agenda of this Committee, demonstrate the vital importance that all mankind attaches to this field of international co-operation. At the same time the most recent annual publication of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) tells us that the volume of military expenditures has increased over the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, disarmament, and the reduction of military expenditures. It highlights the importance of peaceful settlement of disputes and the need for international control over weaponry. The text also references the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and its publication on military expenditures. Given the focus on international relations and disarmament, it seems likely that the text falls under a category related to international cooperation or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology