The main purpose of the NPT review was to strengthen the Treaty and ensure a better implementation of its provisions. The Final Declaration is not only an assessment of the functioning of the Treaty but also a programme of action containing both general and detailed guidelines on its future implementation. As a whole, the Final Declaration is a substantive and forward-looking document. Some of its parts are particularly relevant for the work of this Committee. BS/sm A/C.l/40/PV.4 18 (Mr. Tornudd, Finland) First, the Declaration recalls the determination of the parties to discontinue nuclear testing. A comprehensive test ban would be crucial in the implementation of article VI of the Treaty. It is worth noting that the parties recognize that the implementation of article VI is essential to the maintenance and strengthening of the Treaty. Secondly, the Final Declaration reaffirms the contribution which the development of the concepts of nuclear-weapon-free zones and security assurances could make to the realization of the objectives of the NPT. The establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones could be a valuable complementary instrument in promoting nuclear non-proliferation in a regional context. The Declaration gives further evidence of the relevance of such zones in building confidence and thus reducing the nuclear threat. In this connection, my delegation wishes to welcome the establishment of the nuclear-free zone in the South Pacific, which together with the Latin American zone and the Antarctica covers a sizeable part of the surface of the globe. My delegation has noted with satisfaction that the Review Conference made concrete recommendations on negative security assurances. We hope that this will speed up progress in the Conference on Disarmament in this matt~r. The Final Declaration of the NPT Review Conference contains substantive recommendations on matters relevant to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, such as 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the NPT review and its implications for nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament, and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. It seems to focus on international relations, diplomacy, and security rather than specific economic, environmental, or social issues. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level international agreement or conference.

**Category**
Science and technology, International relations