of the document issued by that meeting and it has been circulated today as document CD/1006. The meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the North Atlantic Council will be followed by that of the Heads of State and Government in July in London. The document of the Foreign Ministers consists of two parts: a short message, followed by a more detailed final communiqué. Whilst I would urge delegates to read the text in full, it might be helpful for me to draw attention to some of the major points. The Foreign Ministers of the Alliance express their determination to seize the historic opportunities resulting from the profound changes in Europe to help build a new peaceful order based on freedom, justice and democracy. They extend to the Soviet Union and to all other European countries the hand of friendship and co-operation. They stress the importance of mutual acknowledgement of the legitimate security interests of all States and welcome the positive spirit of the declaration issued by the members of the Warsaw Treaty Organization in Moscow on 7 June and introduced as a CD document by my distinguished Soviet colleague last week. CD/PV.559 8 (Miss Solesby. United Kingdom ) The Foreign Ministers urge that the arms-control process must be vigorously pursued. They examine in some detail ways in which this can and should be done. The Ministers strongly emphasize that they attach the highest priority to the conclusion this year of a conventional forces in Europe (CFE) treaty. Allied Governments will continue to work for substantive results in the confidence and security-building measures negotiations, in the form of an agreement later this year. Such positive results would lay the necessary basis for the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe summit this year. As soon as a CFE agreement is reached, the NATO allies will be prepared 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing international relations, security, and cooperation between European countries. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on building a peaceful order, mutual acknowledgement of security interests, and pursuing arms control. The document also mentions specific agreements and negotiations, such as the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe.

**Category**
International relations, Defense