community. In short, all the States participating in the Paris Conference undertook to redouble their efforts within the Conference on Disarmament to conclude a convention banning chemical weapons at the earliest date. Thus, under the outstanding guidance of Ambassador Morel, the Ad hoc Committee on Chemical Weapons made remarkable progress last year. Thanks to his savoir-faire . Ambassador Morel contributed to the redefinition of concepts in the "rolling text" by reconciling the various points of view. In this connection we should point to the place of the new annex on chemicals, the protocol on inspection procedures and the work on techniques relating to the verification régime established under the convention, the progress made CD/PV.553 20 (Mr. Sene. Senegal ) on the final clauses and the texts concerning the membership of the Executive Council - all reference points for chemical arms control. Subsequently, the Conference of Governments and chemical industry representatives that took place in Canberra last year also showed the need for co-operation with those working in the chemical industry in the implementation of any convention completely banning chemical weapons. Most certainly my delegation is convinced that under the guidance of Ambassador Hyltenius of Sweden, and working in a constructive spirit, the Committee will be able to attain the objectives assigned to it in a reasonable period of time. As of now, it is reassuring to see that the United States and the Soviet Union have agreed to reduce their chemical weapons gradually. Even if certain aspects are conditional, the commitments announced show that the two Powers in question, which have the largest CW stockpiles, recognize their special responsibility with regard to the destruction of these stockpiles until low and equal levels are reached pending the conclusion of the convention banning chemical weapons. This is indeed a decisive element that gives a positive impetus to the multilateral 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international efforts to ban chemical weapons, specifically the progress made in the Conference on Disarmament and the role of various countries and organizations in achieving this goal. The text mentions the chemical industry and the need for cooperation with industry representatives to implement a convention banning chemical weapons. The focus is on international relations and diplomacy, rather than any specific economic, social, or environmental issue.

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International relations, Science and technology