concerns whether here in Geneva or in the United Rations in Rew York or elsewhere. Romania has repeatedly explained its positions in the Conference on Disarmament with regard to this problem which is of vital importance for peace and for the very survival of mankind as a whole. This year we have submitted a number of important documents containing appeals and statements made at the highest levels in my country, which reflect the growing concern of the Romanian people with regard to the danger of nuclear war. We are doing so again today, by introducing Working Paper CD/608 which has just been circulated at my delegation's request with the kind co-operation of the Secretariat. In this connection, I should like to thank the Secretary-General of the Conference, his deputy and members of the Secretariat for their prompt and highly competent assistance. The ideas and proposals contained in this document stem from Romania's constant concern to make a constructive contribution to a genuine dialogue, which could trigger off genuine negotiations within this multilateral forum with the participation of all its members. The acute urgency of the nuclear items on our agenda, in particular the prevention of nuclear war, stems from a number of factors which I should like -very briefly to recall: CD/PV.J21 12 (Mr. Datcu, Romania ) Firstly, there is the unprecedentedly serious international situation, especially in Europe, and the continuing huild-up of new weapons that are ever more sophisticated and destructive. Secondly, there is the alarming situation stemming from the increasingly obvious attempts to justify the continuation of this senseless nuclear arms race while at the same time recognizing that the use of nuclear weapons would be "immoral", "suicidal" or "militarily valueless". For our part, we are utterly 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the concerns and positions of Romania regarding the prevention of nuclear war, specifically in the context of the Conference on Disarmament. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and global security.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology