address an appeal to the two super-Powers negotiating in Geneva to halt the nuclear-arms race and adopt concrete measures to reduce their nuclear arsenals. The General Assembly may also find it possible to invite the two negotiating Powers to reach an agreement on the prevention of an arms race in outer space and to undertake an obligation to use outer space exclusively for peaceful purposes. On 31 December 1984, in its customary New Year message, the Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia stated the following: NR/gt A/C.l/40/PV.4 32 (Mr. Golob, Yugoslavia) "The cessation of nuclear tests and the halting of the arms race would be a sign of good will on the part of the big Powers and their contribution to freeing the world from the fear of nuclear annihilation. We therefore call upon all those who bear the greatest responsibility for stockpiling and possible use of nuclear weapons to take at least initial steps towards removing the fear and the danger. It would be the best reply to the demand of mankind that the tragedy of Hiroshima be never repeated again." The course of events in the past few years has only confirmed the urgency of that appeal. The nuclear-arms race, particularly in its qualitative aspect, would be considerably slowed down, if not discontinued, through the introduction of a comprehensive ban on nuclear weapons tests. For more than 25 years now this issue has been the focus of the demands of the in terna tiona! community that the arms race be ended. Therefore, we welcome each and every step in that direction. serious negotiations on this matter have yet to be launched at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. This causes justified dissatisfaction, particularly since it has been proved that there are possibilities of verifying a nuclear-weapon test ban. Those who entertain different thoughts should reconsider their position and 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the issue of nuclear disarmament and the arms race, with a call to action to halt the development and testing of nuclear weapons. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the need for international cooperation and negotiation. The text also touches on the theme of preventing the use of outer space for military purposes. Given these themes, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations and global security.

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