without subordinating its activity to the existence or non-existence of working bodies, mandates or formal programmes of work. That is, it should use whatever possibilities it has to substantively consider all questions on all levels, to discuss programmes and proposals even when it is obvious that they are not ready for immediate negotiation because of divergences in views. In the final analysis the fundamental consideration of every problem represents, in fact, a stage in negotiating which, of course, cannot always be a drafting stage. The Conference thus has an important preparatory and informative role, which means the role of a catalyst in the permanent search for common elements and concepts, which should be constantly broadened and shaped on the road to concluding agreements. Adjusting, therefore, is no abstraction, but is primarily the strengthening of the readiness to tackle all questions on the agenda, to bring methods of work up to date and innovate so that we may move forward faster to the ultimate objective in our negotiations on disarmament agreements. CD/PV.553 27 (Mr. Kosin, Yugoslavia ) We should initiate, within this context, a more active and concrete debate on the agenda and bring it closer to the "decalogue". We should begin to consider more concretely the possible addition of new questions, the possibility of merging certain items on the agenda or a possible échelonnement in dealing with certain questions depending on the level of convergence of views. In this way, without neglecting any item, we would facilitate a focus on those questions for which a successful conclusion is directly within reach, as is the case right now of, for example, the convention on chemical weapons. Since the present agenda is already elaborate, whatever addition is made should be followed by a defining of genuine and not formal priorities, at least for a medium-term or short-term period.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the agenda and preparation of a conference or meeting, focusing on the topics and methods of discussion. It mentions disarmament agreements, chemical weapons, and the need for a focus on specific questions. This suggests that the text is related to international relations, diplomacy, or security.

**Category**
International relations, Security