Competition in military exercises increases tension on the island, is dangerous and could provoke a confrontation. The Secretary-General strongly urges all parties to act in accordance with recent Security Council resolutions which specifically express grave concern at the continuing excessive levels of military forces and armaments in Cyprus and the rate at which they are being expended. The Secretary-General called upon all concerned to commit themselves to reduce defence spending and the number of foreign troops on the island. He also called on the parties to create a climate for reconciliation and genuine mutual confidence on both sides. He urged them to avoid any action which might increase tension.
Nuclear disarmament is ahead of schedule, according to the United States.
Vladimir Lukin said Russia is convinced that this instrument liberating mankind from any nuclear explosions will effectively contribute to strengthening the non- proliferation regime and will become an effective obstacle to qualitative improvements in nuclear arsenals. Vladimir Lukin of Russia, in a report by Donn Bobb of United Nations Radio. Five members of the United Nations have joined the Security Council. The United Nations General Assembly elected the five countries to serve for two years as non- permanent members. The President of the General Assembly, Hennadiy Udovenko of the Ukraine announced the election of the new members on Tuesday.