agreements and, moreover, time plays a paramount role in the creation of an atmosphere of confidence and trust. Greece is opposed to any proliferation of nuclear weapons, either horizontal or vertical. Furthermore, their deployment in outer space could create new tensions with consequences of unforseeable magnitude for the survival of mankind. This is why we warmly support the idea that space should be used for the benefit of mankind. Furthermore, Greece is delighted that, albeit in a limited way, a greater sense of responsibility on the part of States Parties to the Non-Proliferation Treaty during the third conference held to consider that Treaty, led this year to agreement on a substantive document by consenses. This document, although not ideal, is at least realistic and will help to consolidate a regime which up till now has proved its efficiency and refuted the pessimistic prophecies of the 1960s. At the same time, it recognizes that the risk of proliferation has not been eliminated and that constant vigilance to ensure compliance with the Treaty is essential. Thus, as a party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Greece expresses the hope that all countries which so far have failed to accede to the Treaty will do so as soon as possible. Furthermore, I should not like in any way to minimize the JSM/emv A/C.l/40/PV.9 27 (Mr. Stephanou, Greece) responsibility which is incumbent upon the nuclear-weapon Powers to fulfil the obligations contained in article 6 of the Treaty. My country will therefore support any initiative designed to facilitate an agreement on the complete cessation of nuclear tests. Such an initiative could be the subject of the bilateral negotiations at present underway between the Soviet Union and the United States in which any practical and substantial measure to halt and to reverse the present arms spiral should be accorded extremely high priority. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses international relations, specifically the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and the importance of cooperation and responsibility among countries. It also touches on the topic of space use and the need for vigilance to ensure compliance with treaties. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or other specific areas related to the categories listed.

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International relations, Science and technology