structured approach these issues would warrant. My delegation is equally convinced that we should not shirk creative thinking on new topics for an agenda such as confidence-building measures and conventional and/or regional disarmament. I listened with great interest to what our distinguished colleague from Yugoslavia had to say on that score in our 567th meeting. Another topic, depending on the outcome of the BW Review Conference in 1991, may be biological weapons as well. Existing subjects, such as arms control in outer space, could, circumstances permitting, be viewed with a fresh look to identify areas of progress. We welcome the increasing attendance and participation of observer countries. Indeed, some active observers have more impact on the negotiations than some CD members. Hopefully, the procedure applied this year for the admission of non-members can be followed again next year. Indeed, full participation in our day-to-day negotiations by those non-members who desire it constitutes an important element for achieving universality of disarmament agreements. CD/PV.568 4 (Mr. Wagenmakers. Netherlands) Another matter, of equal importance, is that the CD has yet to implement its long-standing decision to expand its membership by four countries. Somehow, the implementation of this decision got thwarted. In order to get out of the present limbo, partial implementation of the 1984 decision seems called for, pending finalization of the choice of candidates of some groups. It is to be welcomed that the thrust of many interventions in the CD this year has shown a fair degree of consensus on the necessity for this Conference to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities. The fact that this took some time in no way worries me. After all, we can only negotiate on the basis of consensus. If more radical change happens in the CD, then it will be both 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the agenda and membership of the Conference on Disarmament (CD). It mentions various topics such as confidence-building measures, disarmament, biological weapons, and arms control in outer space. The text also touches on the issue of membership expansion and the importance of consensus in negotiations. Given the focus on disarmament and international relations, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations or security.

**Category**
International relations, Security