above the level of an exchange of views more befitting a deliberative body than one with the characteristics of the CD. As regards the examination of existing agreements relevant to outer space, another item in the traditional programme of work, my delegation proceeds from the premise recognized by the Ad hoc Committee itself that the existing régime, whatever its intrinsic value, does not per se guarantee the prevention of a military race in outer space. In this area too it is our view that discussions must reflect a qualitative change, moving beyond the repetition of positions well known to all, which, far from helping to find a common area of understanding, deepens the differences of interpretation that always arise in the analysis and exposition of a body of rules in any area of human activities subject to legal norms. As far as my delegation is concerned, to say that the existing legal régime is complete, perfect and sufficient is just as incorrect as to say that in this area we are moving in a total juridical vacuum. Perhaps it would not be superfluous if, before becoming immersed in intricate arguments on the scope of the existing rules, we were to recall that the analysis of the legal régime in the context of the Conference on Disarmament has a very specific framework and meaning, as this body in the final analysis is called upon to negotiate agreements to prevent an arms race from being unleashed in this environment. The Conference on Disarmament is first and foremost an organ with the task of negotiating agreements, not interpreting those that already exist. In other words, any analysis of existing rules must be clearly action-oriented, always bearing in mind that the object of the exercise is to identify gaps and define areas that require the elaboration of'additional rules.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the legal framework and agreements related to outer space, with a focus on the Conference on Disarmament and the need for new agreements to prevent a military race in outer space. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a speech or document from a government or international organization. The content and tone of the text suggest that it is related to international relations, disarmament, and security, rather than any of the other categories.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology