to the joint efforts of the international community, the United Nations has achieved certain results in the field of disarmament. The major ones are as follows: A special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament, the first of its kind, was convened in 1978, and its Final Document was adopted by consensus. The Document sets forth guidelines for a series of major issues, such as the prevention of nuclear war, cessation of the nuclear and conventional arms race, and realization of general and complete disarmament. It calls for joint efforts by all countries to achieve disarmament, and stresses in particular that countries with the largest military arsenals should bear a special responsibility. Four years later, a second special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament reaffirmed the content of that Final Document. Today it continues to have great significance as a document offering guidance. Prompted by the first special session devoted to disarmament, the United Nations Disarmament Commission was reactivated. The Committee on Disarmament in Geneva, the sole multilateral body for disarmament negotiations, was also reorganized. New members were added and greater importance was attached to its role. The long-standing situation in which disarmament negotiations were manipulated by a pair of big Powers has changed. While actively pursuing the goal of general and complete disarmament, the United Nations also spares no effort in seeking partial and regional .disarmament measures and has succeeded in some cases. Co-ordinated by the Department for Disarmament Affairs, a World Disarmament Campaign has been launched in recent years; this Campaign has enhanced the understanding of the disarmament issue and will have a far-reaching significance in MLG/ve A/C.l/40/PV.S 44-45 (Mr. Qian Jiadong, China) promoting a wider participation by the peoples of the world in disarmament endeavours. However, when we review and affirm the positive results the united Nations has 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the efforts of the United Nations in the field of disarmament, highlighting the achievements and initiatives taken to promote disarmament and arms control. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is focused on international relations and politics.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief