, "underrining the primary responsibility of nucrear-weapon states, inparticular those with the largest nuclear arsenals, for the prevent.ion of awar involving the use of nucrear weapons and for nuclear disarmamenE, but aLsobearing in nind the collective responsibility of all states to work towardsthese ends, _ ,Believing that the critical goals of securing peace and prevent,ingnuclear war and any armed conflict are best achieved by fully recognizing andrespecting the dignity of man, basic freedoms and tne iignt of nationalself-determination, "Noting with deep concern that, in spite of t.heir imporlant contributionto the prevention of war, negotiations to reduce the current level of unitedstates and soviet nuclear weapons are suspended and other arms controLnegotiations proceed at a pace which is clearly inadequate to the seriousnessof the threat and the urgency of the problem,*1. Reaffirns that reducing andthe most acute and urgent Eask of the threat of all armed conflict remains comnunity;A/ 40/ 498 English Page 49 removing the threat of nuclear war is present day and that eliminatinE the the ultimate goal of the international "2. Urges all States, in conformity with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations, to refrain in their internat.ional relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any Seater and thus never to use any of their lteapons, except in the exercise of their inherent right of individual or collecEive self-defence; "3. Calls upon all States to naintain, as a priority objective of Eheir policies, the removal of the danger of war at any level of hostility, thereby precluding the use of nuclear weaponsi '4. Urges all States to exercise restraint in their relations with others, to act in such a manner as to prevent, the development of situations which could cause dangerous exacerbation of their relations' to avoid military confrontations and to prevent the outbreak of wari
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement or resolution addressing the threat of nuclear war and the importance of preventing its use. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation, disarmament, and peaceful resolution of conflicts. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of respecting the dignity of humans and the principles of the United Nations Charter. This suggests that the text is focused on international relations and global security, rather than any specific economic or social issue.

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