establishment of obligatory emission reduction standards. U% continue to oppoae tba disposal of toxic waste at aea unless it conforms with atandarda Preacribftd under the London dumping convention. Rc/4 AI45IPV.S 7 (Mt.1 The United States has taken stringent precautions ilp destroying chemical weapons on Johnston atoll. We take little cornfor in suggestions that Johnston atoll should be the prsrmanent disposal site for the htterfcan chemical weapons dsetruction progratxne. WIB urge the United States not to use the facility am a permanent site for the dfmposal of chemical weapons and toxic wasto, and l xpresa our firm belkof that it should be closed dovx once the current operations have been completed. We will also coatinua strongly to oppose French nuclear testing at Mururoa and Fangataufa atolls. Pacific islanders have close affinity to the aea, and their dependence upon its resources need8 x0 emphaaix. Papua New Guinea is, thezoforo, ploased with the progress made ox the elimination of driftnet fishing. We welcoxe the decision taken by Japan to cease driftnetting a year in advance of the date stipulated in resolution 441225. We urge the Government of Js.?aa and other dietant water fishing nations to enter into xegotiations with u5 on acceaa arraxgementr . Papua New Guinea’s desire to participate meaningfully in the resolution of regional problems brings ua into regular interaction with member countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAiJ). ASEAN has takon many important initiativea, particularly in the South-East Asian region, which we have fully supporteul. We would like to acknouledge with satisfaction the leading role that both the Soviet Union and the United States have played, in recent years, to reduce tensions in the world. Their efforts and those of other States in the United Nations Security Council deserve our full support. Papua New Guinea is aur.Lv tirct. progress 
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