71. Review of the w of the DB on the Strs The item entitled “The strengthening of international security** was included in the agenda of the twenty-fourth session of the General Assembly, in 1969, at the request of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (A/7654). At that session, the Assembly invited Member States to inform the Secretary-General of their views and suggestions as well as of any measures they took for the purpose of strengthening international security (resolution 2606 (XXIV)). Review of the imDlenrentatdoncf+he At its twenty-fifth session, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security (resolution 2734 (RXV)). At its twenty-sixth to forty-second sessions, the General Assembly continued its consideration of this item (resolutions 2860 (RXVI), 2993 (RXVII), 3165 (XXVIII), 3332 (RXIX;, 3369 (IRK), 31/92, 32/154, 33175, 341100, 35/156, 361102, 37016, 36/190, 391154, 401156, 41190 and 42192). At its forty-third session, the General Assembly invited Member States to submit their views on the question of the implementation of the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security, and requested the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Assembly at its forty-fourth session on the basis of the , replies received (resolution 43/SS). At its forty-third sessionr the General Assembly, recognixing the need to remove the risk of armed conflicts between States by promoting a change in the international climate from confrontation to peaceful relations; noting with satisfaction that the United Nations peace-keeping forces had been awarded the Nobel Peace prise for effective contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security, affirming that -11 regional and subregional peace snd security endeavours should take into account rhe characteristics of each region, noting the voluntary contributions made by States towards regional amd subregional peace-keeping arrangements and welcoming the positive trends towards the peaceful settlement of various regional and subregional conflicts and the important role 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, specifically the strengthening of international security and the role of the United Nations in promoting peaceful relations between states. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international diplomacy and governance. The text also mentions the Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded for contributions to international peace and security.

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