the Korean question, while also providing for the phased withdrawal of foreign troops. This proposal will open a breach for the cause of reunification of the Korean peninsula and will give great impetus to attenuation of the situation in Asia and the Pacific. It is encouraging that the United States and the South Korean authorities have shown a positive attitude to our proposal, thereby making it possible to discuss disarmament in high-level talks between delegations of North and South Korea led by the Prime Ministers. It is the first time in North-South relations that military representatives will be present at high-level North-South negotiations and that the question of disarmament will be a priority item on the agenda. If these negotiations are successful, a brake will be applied to the increase in armaments in the Korean peninsula, confidence will be strengthened and tension will rapidly be reduced. Both during the Cold War and at present, when the main trend is characterized by dialogue and detente, my Government has practised its invariable policy of pursuing by way of negotiations a peaceful solution to the Korean question and has made all sincere efforts for its implementation. Mr. President, at the current summer session, during which discussions have been held in keeping with the development of the situation, differences of opinion have greatly diminished and a certain amount of progress has been made. Nevertheless, the Conference on Disarmament is faced with some new problems, including regional problems which require increasingly urgent solutions along with the more thorough discussion of regular agenda items. My delegation as a non-member State assures you that in future it will participate actively in the work of the Conference and it will do everything in its power to contribute to its success. CD/PV.572 7 The PRESIDENT (translated from French): I thank the representative of 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech about international relations, specifically regarding the Korean peninsula and the Conference on Disarmament. It discusses the proposal for reunification, disarmament, and the withdrawal of foreign troops, indicating a focus on international politics and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations