procedure on the participation of non-members of the Conference, which could be done, for example, through mere notification of a non-member's intention to participate, or even by inviting a non-member for consultations at the Conference's own initiative. Secondly, more frequent resort to the participation of scientific and technical experts in the work of the Conference. Thirdly, measures to permit the setting up of working bodies on the basis of a unique, general mandate or even without a special mandate, keeping in mind that article 120 of the Final Document of SSOD-I sets out the basic purpose of the Conference and that the working bodies are not separate organs but only forms in which the Conference works. Fourthly, review of the application of consensus in technical and procedural matters, and so forth. Much more complex is the third level, dealing with the Conference's adjusting to new developments in international relations. These questions are eminently political in character and they encroach on the essence of the character, role and competence of the Conference as a negotiating organ. The debate so far has shown that we are all thinking about the improved relations in the world; about diminishing the risk of conflicts; about reconsidering the concepts of security structures and setting up new ones; about the intensity of disarmament negotiations that have a global CD/PV.553 26 (Mr. Kosin. Yugoslavia ) effect whatever the level at which they take place, etc. Such trends are creating more favourable conditions for interweaving and complementing multilateral, bilateral and regional negotiations, and impose the need for more flexible and realistic approaches in our work. I might mention in passing that the past few years, especially 1989, have led us to significantly change our perception of what is and what is not realistic, since the recent developments have taken us all by surprise, even the boldest futurologists. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the Conference on Disarmament and its role in international relations, with a focus on improving relations, diminishing conflict risks, and rethinking security structures. It mentions scientific and technical experts, working bodies, and consensus in technical and procedural matters. While there is no direct mention of a specific sector like health or education, the context suggests that the text is related to international relations, security, and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology