75. The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly should include item 146 in the agenda. Item 147 76. Mr. MARINESCU (Romania) said that the item proposed by his country was important and urgent because the prolongation of conflicts was a factor which aggravated the international situation. The item responded to the concerns and interests of many States Members of the United Nations, and in the report of the Secretary-General on the work ot the Organization (A/40/1), the same concern was ; .. A/BUR/40/SR.l English Page 12 (Mr. Marinescu, Romania) reflected in the proposals made with respect to the role of the Security Council in the solution of questions of international peace and security. The current situation required a redoubling of efforts so that existing conflicts could be resolved through peaceful means. To that end, it was necessary for the General Assembly to make an appeal to States in conflict to cease armed action without delay. The fortieth anniversary of the United Nations was an appropriate occasion to reaffirm solemnly the adherence of Member States to the purposes and principles of the Charter and to exhort them to utilize fully the framework of the United Nations for the peaceful settlement of disputes and international problems. The adoption of that appeal would reflect the will of all peoples to comply with the Charter and would be an important contribution to the policy of detente, the improvement of international relations, and the promotion of trust, disarmament and peace. 77. Mr. FELDMAN (United States of America) said that there could be no denying the sincerity and goodwill of Romania in requesting the inclusion of such an important item. However, the same idea was reflected in the preamble, the purposes and principles and other parts of the Charter. Other aspects of that item were also 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the inclusion of an item in the General Assembly's agenda, which relates to international peace and security, and the role of the United Nations in resolving conflicts. The speakers mention the importance of adhering to the Charter's purposes and principles, and the need for peaceful means to resolve disputes. The text also touches on the concept of detente, international relations, and disarmament.

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