"The age of the nuclear bomb" began exactly 40 years ago to the day, on 16 July, 1945, when the device was exploded concerning which, as Winston Churchill said in his memoirs, no-one yet knew whether it was utterly useless or on the contrary signified total destruction. CD/PV.J21 (Mr. Datcu, Romania ')11 The lack of results in the disarmament field is all the more alarming this year, the year of the fortieth anniversary of the creation of the United Rations Organization and the end of the Second World War. It should also not he forgotten that nearly 40 years have passed since the date when the most terrifying weapons in history were used, with all the indescribable horror they produced. And 19^5 is also the year of the resumption of bilateral negotiations between the Soviet Union and the United States in Geneva on nuclear and space weapons, a year of renewed hope. It will therefore be all the more incomprehensible for public opinion, for peoples everywhere, that our Conference should report to the United Rations with such poor results. These are the reasons which have led us to consider the time remaining to us this year as being extremely important for the work of the Conference; we believe that this entails increased responsibility on the part of all delegations, including above all those on whom the unblocking of the negotiations primarily depends. It is true we have little time left, but we are also convinced that there are still some possibilities for introducing a few bright colours into this dark picture. The Romanian delegation wishes to devote its statement today to agenda item J, "Prevention of nuclear war, including all related matters". The prevention of nuclear war is a subject which, as we all know, rightly occupies one of the highest priorities among the international community's 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a significant event in history, the creation of the nuclear bomb, and its impact on international relations and security. It also mentions the United Nations and its conference on disarmament, highlighting the importance of preventing nuclear war. The tone is serious and urgent, emphasizing the need for action and cooperation.

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International humanitarian aid and relief, Science and technology