Reduction of naval confrontation subject of Moscow seminar.

The first international seminar on naval arms limitation and reduction of naval activities in the world ocean, held in Moscow from 6 to 10 February, called for a dialogue to reduce naval confrontation and strengthen stability and confidence on the high seas.

Sponsored by the Soviet Peace Committee, the Soviet Peace Fund and several other non-governmental organizations NGOs), the seminar brought together more than 370 statesmen, military men, scholars and public figures from some 40 countries.

Participants voiced concern over what was called the unabated naval arms race and slow progress in the field of naval disarmament. Governments were urged to re-orient their naval strategies towards defensive...