which has opened up for mankind boundless possibilities and prospects of a better life and of development, but at the same time constitutes a real threat of global annihilation. 68. It is hardly necessary to point out in this regard that 76. I wish to congratulate the Minister for Foreign in order to combat the present difficult and dangerous Affairs of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the situation in the world the efforts of all States are needed efficient manner in which his country’s representative con- and that the major target of these concerted efforts is ducted the affairs of the Council during .the month of today the elimination of the threat of nuclear war. August. 69. The elimination of the nuclear danger, the cessation of the arms race on earth and preventing it spreading to space, the political settlement of conflicts and the elimina- tion of hotbeds of tension, the organizing of businesslike co-operation among States on a basis of equality and equal security, the normalization of international economic relations-all these have been and are the goal of the per- sistent and consistent efforts of the socialist States. 72. The Ukrainian SSR attaches great importance to the United Nations as an effective instrument for peace and will do everything in its power to promote the success of its work in its major areas of competence, namely, the strengthening of international peace and security, the establishment of good-neighbourly relations among nations and the development of international co- operation. 73. The Ukrainian SSR is ready to make its contribution to the work of the Security Council, the organ to which the Member States have entrusted the major responsibility for the maintenance of peace. 74. The PRESIDENT: I now call upon the Minister for 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the threat of global annihilation and the importance of international cooperation to eliminate the threat of nuclear war, prevent the arms race from spreading to space, and promote peace and security. It also mentions the role of the United Nations and the Ukrainian SSR's contribution to its work. Given the focus on international relations, peace, and security, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to international cooperation and global issues.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief, Science and technology