CD/PV.562 5 July 1990 CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT ENGLISH FINAL RECORD OF THE FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SECOND PLENARY MEETING Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Thursday, 5 July 1990, at 10 a.m. President: Mr. Boqumil Sujka (Poland) GE.90-61916/6850A CD/PV.562 2 The PRESIDENT: I declare open the 562nd plenary meeting of the Conference on Disarmament. In conformity with its programme of work, the Conference continues today its consideration of agenda item 5, "Prevention of an arms race in outer space". In accordance with rule 30 of its rules of procedure, however, any member wishing to do so may raise any subject relevant to the work of the Conference. I have on my list of speakers today the representatives of Norway and Finland. I now give the floor to the representative of Norway, Ambassador Vaern0. Mr. VAERN^ (Norway): Mr. President, first of all let me congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of this Conference for the month of Julv. We are certainly confident that your diplomatic skill and experience will guarantee efficient leadership of our negotiations during this month. I have asked for the floor today in order to present two working papers. The first paper deals with verification of alleged use of chemical weapons and is based on research carried out by the Division for Environmental Toxicology at the Norweqian Defence Research Establishment, while the other paper summarizes the results of an international symposium on seismological aspects of nuclear test ban verification, which was held in Norway earlier this year. The first workina paper (CD/1008-CD/CW/WP.298), on verification of alleged use of chemical weapons, gives a summary of this year's research report. It represents a continuation of the work being carried out at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment on this subject since 1981 and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international diplomacy and disarmament, with specific focus on verification of chemical weapons and nuclear test ban. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a high-level meeting or conference. The topics discussed are technical and scientific, indicating a focus on international security and arms control.

**Category**
Science and technology, International humanitarian aid and relief