Development of a comprehensive programme of disarmament

For nearly 20 years partial measures of arms limitation and disarmament have been the focus of attention in disarmament negotiations. While the value of such measures continues to be recognized, recently there has been increasing awareness of the desirability of a comprehensive approach to assure that partial measures would add up to a coherent strategy leading to the effective cessation of the arms race and the achievement of continued progress towards the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament.

Related Subject(s): Disarmament