text: unlike the second Review Conference at least adopted a Final Declaration. The historic moment at which our present session is taking place, the fortieth anniversary commemoration of the birth of the United Nations, provides a unique opportunity for world leaders to reaffirm their dedication to the ideals and objectives of the Charter. Virtually every Head of State or Government or Foreign Minister in his statement in plenary meeting expressed the hope that at this critical juncture the international community should be able to take the necessary steps to halt and reverse the arms race and begin the process of genuine disarmament. JVM/4 A/C.l/ 40/PV. 3 8-10 (The Chairman) The talks due to be held in Geneva on 19 and 20 November between the leaders of the two most powerful States will be an event of major importance. Whilst it would be wrong to encumber President Reagan and General secretary Gorbachev with too great a burden of international expectation, it would be equally wrong for the rest of the world to pretend that we do not have high hopes for the success of that momentous meeting; for while world disarmament, peace and security are the concern of all nations, there is no denying that the nuclear-weapon States, and especially the two major Powers, must shoulder primary responsibility in the priority tasks facing mankind today, that of preventing nuclear war and bringing about nuclear disarmament. The year 1986 will the International Year of Peace; what better time could there be to make a beginning of real progress towards that most profound aspiration of humanity? This then is the setting for our work in the First Committee during the fortieth session. This Committee is not a negotiating body, but it is our duty to 
analysis: This text appears to be discussing the United Nations and its efforts towards international cooperation, disarmament, and peace. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations, politics, and security. The mention of specific countries, leaders, and events (such as the Geneva summit) further suggests that the text is focused on international politics and diplomacy.