text: political will by all nuclear-weapon States to negotiate openly, faithfully and constructively on reliable and verifiable arrangements for compliance with all agreements and measures in order to make a successful start towards eliminating the danger of a nuclear war. We share the belief that there is no substitute for bilateral and multilateral negotiations on arms limitation and disarmament. we therefore call upon all States, particularly those with larger nuclear arsenals, to intensify effective negotiations on specific agreements for arms control and the reduction of both nuclear and conventional weapons. MLG/ve A/C.l/40/PV.9 36 (Mr. Afande, Kenya) Kenya is also cognizant of the political and socio-economic problems facing our African continent. As a first step to overcome this crisis we.need a conducive climate of "peace", but genuine peace is impossible without restraints on arms acquisition and disarmament initiatives. Any such disarmament programme would lead to a stable future where international co-operation can prevail. However, the quest for peace in our continent encompasses, among other things, an end to apartheid, non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, and respect for the territorial integrity of all countries. It was in line with this position that the summit meeting of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) convened in Cairo in July 1964 adopted a "Declaration on the Denuclearization of Africa", that is, categorical renunciation in principle of the right to acquire or manufacture nuclear arms. Thus, the continent was unilaterally declared a nuclear-free zone. Recently it has become apparent that South Africa has developed nuclear-weapon capability through assistance from certain countries. we view this collaboration with South Africa in the nuclear field as seriously undermining the implementation of the Declaration on the Denuclearization of Africa. The gravity of the implications of South Africa's nuclear capability cannot be over-emphasized. Not only does it frustrate the Declaration of the Organization of 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the threat of nuclear weapons and the need for disarmament and international cooperation. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a formal statement or resolution. The text also mentions specific international organizations and events, such as the Organization of African Unity and the Cairo summit meeting.