delegation does not share the view that such recommendations amount to an encroachment on the powers and prerogative of the Security Council. Secondly, the convention needs to be fortified with provisions that will permit the adoption of swift and effective measures against any contravention of the convention and threats to States parties. My delegation therefore welcomes the provision for the Conference of the States Parties to recommend collective measures to States parties against possible violations. A provision such as this will reassure States parties of their security, attract more adherents to the convention, and enhance its universality, another area of interest to my delegation. CD/PV.570 30 (Mr, Azikiwe. Nigeria) Considerable attention has been given to the issue of universality of the convention. In this regard, it has been stressed that the convention must above all be non-discriminatory. My delegation agrees entirely with this view. We note with satisfaction the recent United States-Soviet bilateral Agreement on Destruction and Non-Production of Chemical Weapons. The Agreement, however, does not provide for total and unconditional destruction of their chemical weapons stocks, nor the extensive verification provisions required for a global chemical weapons convention. Only complete and unconditional destruction of all stockpiles as provided for in the draft convention can ensure the universal and effective prohibition of chemical weapons. The PRESIDENT (translated from French): I thank the representative of Nigeria, His Excellency Ambassador Azikiwe, for his statement and for his kind words to the Chair. We all remember with what distinction and skill Ambassador Azikiwe conducted our proceedings in March this year. I am sure delegations have taken note of the concerns and ideas expressed by the distinguished representative of Nigeria. I now give the floor to the representative of Peru, Minister Counsellor Calderon. Mr. CALDERON (Peru) (translated from Spanish): Mr. President, I am very 
**Analysis**
The text discusses international relations, specifically the topic of a convention on chemical weapons. The representative of Nigeria is expressing concerns and ideas about the convention, highlighting the importance of universality, non-discrimination, and effective measures against violations. This suggests that the category will be related to international relations and security.

**Category**
International relations, Security