As before, I would urge delegates to read the text in full, but it might be helpful for me to draw attention to some of the major points. The Heads of State and Government of the Alliance recognize that Europe has entered a new, promising era. The Alliance must and will adapt. The North Atlantic Alliance must continue to provide for the common defence, to extend the long peace enjoyed these past four decades. Yet security and stability do not lie solely in the military dimension, and the political component of the Alliance should be enhanced. The Allies must work together not only for the common defence, but to build new partnerships with all the nations of Europe. The Atlantic Community must reach out to the countries of the East and extend to them the hand of friendship. The unification of Germany means that the division of Europe is also being overcome. A united Germany in the Atlantic Alliance of free democracies, and part of the growing political and economic integration of the European Community, will be an indisputable factor of stability. The move within the European Community towards political union, including the development of a European identity in the domain of security, will also contribute to Atlantic solidarity and to the establishment of a just and lasting order of peace throughout the whole of Europe. CD/PV.565 3 (Miss Solesby* United Kingdom) The Alliance will never in any circumstances be the first to use force. The Allies propose a joint declaration between member States of the two alliances which will make clear they are no longer adversaries, and invite other member States of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe to join in this commitment to non-aggression. The Allies invite President Gorbachev and representatives of the other 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the future of the North Atlantic Alliance and its relationship with Europe, emphasizing the importance of security, stability, and cooperation. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is more focused on international relations and politics rather than specific economic or social issues.

**Category**
International relations, Security