The will to establish confidence, as was stated a few moments ago by the distinguished representatives of the Soviet Union and the United States, can straightaway create a climate that is conducive to the solution of problems by devising concrete measures and lasting agreements in a flexible and practical way, through transparency in verification. The laudable efforts made by the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate their intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles, as well as the negotiation of a 50 per cent cut in their strategic arms, should, in order to set a better example, be based on CD/PV.553 24 (Mr, Sene, Senegal ) a significant reduction in their nuclear and conventional stockpiles and a halt to the arms race. This, we think, would be the best way to consolidate the positive trends today which can accelerate the process of arms limitation and reduction. In this connection, the constructive parallelism between the Soviet-American bilateral negotiations and the multilateral disarmament efforts under the auspices of the United Nations should complement and strengthen each other in order to help jointly to build a safer and more stable world to maintain that peace on a global scale of which we have had a foretaste and promises today. In short, it is a matter of overcoming war and barbarism in order to better arm the human species - man - in combating the ecological imbalances on Earth today, combating poverty and illiteracy, combating hunger and disease in order to grapple with the challenges of survival and development. The PRESIDENT (translated from French): I thank the distinguished representative of Senegal, my friend, colleague and brother Ambassador Alioune Sene, for his important statement, as well as for the very kind words he addressed to me. (continued in English ) I now give the floor to the representative of Yugoslavia, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, disarmament, and global issues, with a focus on reducing tensions and promoting peace. It mentions the need to overcome war and barbarism, and to work towards a safer and more stable world. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a speech or statement made by a representative of a country or organization. The text does not specifically address economic development, natural resources, or other categories that are more focused on practical issues.

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