resources for the purpose of development and in this way we would indeed contribuu towards the creation of peace, stability and prosperity on this planet. We should pledge nothing less as we mark the fortieth anniversary of our world Organization. Mr. KRAVETS (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic) (interpretation from Russian): I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on the occasion of your election as Chairman of the First Committee at the fortieth session of the General Assembly and to wish you all success in this highly responsible and difficult task. The continued worsening of the international situation and the further escalation in the arms race, particularly the nuclear arms race, cause serious JVM/8 A/C.l/40/PV.B 22 (Mr. Kravets, Ukrainian SSR) alarm among peoples of the world for the fate of peace. This has been eloquently shown by the statements of the overwhelming majority of countries in the general debate in plenary Assembly. One can only agree with the Minister of India, Mr. Khan, who stated that: "there is today a new spectre that haunts our civilization, the spectre of a nuclear catastrophe. Survival in this nuclear age has become the key issue of our times." (A/40/PV.lO, p. 42) Not rivalry in the field of military power but co-operation of all States is the condition for achieving genuine international security. The correctness of one's ideology, the advantages of the system chosen by each people must be proved not through force of arms but by example. In the nuclear-space age there is no other way. The countries of the socialist community bend every effort to settle the main problems of our times, to end the threat of a thermonuclear war, to stop the arms race, to advance the process of arms limitation, to ensure the return to a peaceful, mutually advantageous co-operation. 
**Analysis**
The text does not specifically discuss economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology. Instead, it seems to focus on the theme of peace, stability, and security, and the role of the international community in achieving these goals. The text mentions the arms race, nuclear catastrophe, and the need for international cooperation, suggesting that it may be related to the topic of international relations and security.

**Category**
International relations and security