suriname haswelcomed thedecision oftheGeneral Assembly todeclare 1986the International YearofPeace. Weconsider thisdecision primarily astimelysupport forthegrowing desireofthepeoples oftheworldtoputanendtotheuseof forceinrelations amongStates. Atthesametime,anyindication ofacontinued armsracecausesgreatanxiety. Weopposethecontinued production ofnuclear arms,thecreation ofnuclear armssystems, thetendency formonopolisation ofnuclear technology andthe~star wars"programme. Thearmsracebringseconomic development toahalt,creates unstable political situations andposesathreattopalaceandsecurity andtothe futureofhumanity. Weurgethatnuclear technology shouldbeusedexclusively for peaceful purposes andforthedevelopment ofmankind, andweadvocate acomplete banonnuclear arms.AP/ve A/40/PV.26 57 (Mr.TjonKieSim,suriname) Manyvaluable resources, including hugesumsofmoney,manpower andthe intellect ofmanyofthemosttalented andgiftedmen,whicharenowbeingwasted, shouldbeutilized forthebenefitofmankind. Itistherefore thesincere hopeofmyGovernment that,inthecomingyear whichwillbedevotedtothecauseofpeace,theMemberstatesofthisOrganization willfindsolutions whichwillguarantee afutureforhumanity. Weurgethe countries concerned tonegotiate seriously theurgentproblemofarmslimitation. Mycountry gaineditsindependence inNovemberl975. WebecameaMemberof theunitedNations inthesameyear.Despite theshortcomings ofthis Organization, itsprinciples provide uswiththemosteffective instruments to regulate international relations inthisdivided contemporary world. Onthistenth anniversary ofthemembership oftheRepublic ofSuriname, wetherefore renewour commitment totheprinciples oftheunitedNations. Themeeting roseat12.15p.m.
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the theme of peace and disarmament, with a focus on the negative consequences of the arms race and the importance of utilizing resources for the benefit of humanity. It also touches on the role of the United Nations and the principles it represents. Given this focus on international relations and peace, it is likely that the text belongs to one of the categories related to international cooperation or security.

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