\fl . After the fndian nuclear test in lg7l+, pakistan proposed the creation of anuclear-weapon-fr ee zone in south Asia. The proposal has, however, been opposed. by^ /?,i /?o? Inglish .Yege 14, India" which objected to Lhe Ceneral Assembly -ce,ring up rhe question on the grounds Lhat the re8ion was not suitable for a nuclear-weapon-free zone. Ilolrever, alt the States in the region of South Asia have expressed. their deterrnination to keeptheir countries free of nuclear lreapons, and the United Nations has asked. that noaction shou-ld be taken by the Stares of t,he region which "right deviare frorn this .hia^f "./a rha r rFal-ir. of estanr isLino a nuclear-uannnn-Fr6a znna in Saut,h ASia has bcen dealt uilh in several resolutions or the Assembly, which is keepinl the subject under considerar ion. lr?H. At vc.rio rs l' irn,-s nr^onos:l q h:vc h-a- rpda fnr n'rnl trFr".-rloqr^n-FTpp Tones in othel part s of Lhe world, incl-rding the South Pacjfic and ctifferent larLs of Xurope , IrJ8a. Ttre establishment of nucfear -weapon -free zones on the basis of arrangements eFAol.. .-?i"6^ .+ ^h^h. Lhc Si.aieq nf j-.1^la r"ao.i^r cOnCCrned COnStituteS alr inporLant disannamem measure. There is. however, a need for greater support frolo the international community to get further progress in solving the manlrpr'actical and legal p-roblems involved. L79. fne inbernaLional, conrnunity aLtaches the highest prioriLy Lo rhe control ,reduction and ultimate elimj.nation of all nuclear weapons. This goal has been reaffirmed in the Final Docunient of the Tenth Snecial Session of the General Assembly. A comprehcnsive stud.y on Lhe question of nuc lear-:{eapon- free zones inall of its aspects was undertaken and a report produced und.er the auspices of CCDin the stmmer of L975, l+80. Since 1959" the United. States and the USSB have conducted bilateraf Strategic
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and disarmament, specifically the proposal for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in South Asia and the efforts of the United Nations to promote this goal. While there may be some tangential references to regional stability and security, the primary focus is on the international political and diplomatic efforts surrounding nuclear disarmament.

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