to take concrete steps to fulfil the central task of the United Nations—the preservation of international peace and security—since the solution to many other crucial problems, notably those of disarmament and economic development, is inseparably linked thereto, and to reach agreement on more effective procedures for carrying out United Nations peace-keeping con­ sistent with the Charter. We invite all Member States to resort more often to the peaceful settlement of international disputes and conflicts by the means provided for in the Charter, notably through negotia­ tion, inquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and judicial settlement, making use as appropriate of the relevant organs of the United Nations, as well as through resort to regional agencies or arrangements or other peaceful means of their own choice. 5. On the threshold of the Disarmament Decade, we welcome the important international agreements which have already been achieved in the limitation of armaments, especially nuclear arms. Conscious of the long and difficult search for ways to halt and reverse the arms race and of the grave threat to international peace posed by the continuing develop­ ment of sophisticated weapons, we look forward to the early conclusion of further agreements of this kind and to moving forward from arms limitation to a reduction of armaments and to disarmament every­ where, particularly in the nuclear field, with the participation of all nuclear Powers. We call upon all Governments to renew their determination to make concrete progress towards the elimination of the arms race and the achievement of the final goal —general and complete disarmament under effective international control. 6. We acclaim the role of the United Nations in the past twenty-five years in the process of the libera­ tion of peoples of colonial, Trust and other Non- Self-Governing Territories. As a result of this wel­ come development, the number of sovereign States 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, disarmament, and economic development. It also touches on the topics of international agreements, arms race, and colonial liberation. Given the focus on international relations, security, and global governance, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to international relations.

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