CD/PV.549 5 April 1990CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT ENGLISH FINAL RECORD OF THE FIVE HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINTH MEETING Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Thursday, 5 April 1990, at 10 a.m. President : Mr. Shahbaz (Pakistan) GE.90-60577/1837B CD/PV.549 2 The PRESIDENT : I declare open the 549th plenary meeting of the Conference on Disarmament. In conformity with its programme of work, the Conference continues today its consideration of agenda items 6, "Effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons", and 7, "New types of weapons of mass destruction and new systems of such weapons; radiological weapons". 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 Egypt and Argentina, as well as the Chairman of the Ad hoc Group of Scientific Experts to Consider International Co-operative Measures to Detect and Identify Seismic Events. Dr. Dahlman will introduce the Ad hoc Group's progress report, which is being circulated today as document CD/981. I now give the floor to the representative of Egypt, Ambassador Elaraby. Mr, ELARABY (Egypt): It is indeed a source of pleasure to see Pakistan presiding over the Conference on Disarmament for the month of April. Egypt and Pakistan have enjoyed, over the years, traditional excellent relations. We assure you, Mr. President, of our full co-operation in the fulfilment of your duties. Your predecessor. Ambassador Emeka Azikiwe of Nigeria, admirably guided our work during the month of March, and it gives me great pleasure to pay a sincere tribute to his contributions. The year 1989 brought about unforeseen changes on the European scene - 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, discussing issues related to disarmament and arms control. The language used is formal and technical, indicating a focus on international diplomacy and policy-making. The topics being discussed, such as "Effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons" and "New types of weapons of mass destruction and new systems of such weapons; radiological weapons", suggest a focus on international security and arms control.

**Category**
International security, Science and technology