UN General Assembly
1986

out explosions, as it proposed here yesterday. A bilateral moratorium, followed by a multilateral one, is one of the most important links in the chain of actions which could lead to the creation of a comprehensive system of international peace and security. In its determination to make this a reality, the Soviet Union, together with other socialist countries, has submitted proposals on this subject for the Assembly's consideration. We are convinced that the creation of this system that would embrace the political, military, economic and humanitarian fields would be in keeping with the interests of all States and peoples.