We are confident that the Conference on Disarmament could be entrusted with an increasing role, as an instrument both of amplification of positive developments and of wise adaptation to the specific requirements of universality. An increased negotiating effort in the field of disarmament would therefore seem necessary to us, and only the Conference on Disarmament could undertake such a task through the revision of its own growing role. Otherwise, it might run the risk of being confined to an unfruitful repetition of incompatible approaches. CD/PV.571 5 (Mr. Bottai. Italy) As to the United Nations, it has given proof in the latest years of being capable of a more effective role in preserving peace in a number of regional conflicts which were heavily weighing on the world. In a broader sense, the satisfactory or even spectacular results achieved in disarmament at bilateral or regional levels could prove to be insufficient if we were not able to match the duty of building on past experience, thereby delivering to our future generations a world less heavily armed and confrontational. For this reason, my country considers very positively the fact that the Conference on Disarmament has undertaken a process of revision of its future role in the perspective of the conclusion of the chemical-weapons negotiations. It would seem to us difficult in this respect to refrain, sooner or later, from taking into account any suggestions about the revision of the agenda, especially when the current list will have been fully discussed. I would avail myself of this opportunity to express the wish that the process of revision under way will continue beyond the current session in accordance with the modalities which will be agreed upon as most appropriate. The primary objective of the Conference will remain the conclusion at the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of the Conference on Disarmament in promoting disarmament and preserving peace, and the importance of building on past experience to create a safer future. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and diplomacy. The focus on disarmament and the role of the Conference on Disarmament also suggests that the text is related to international security and peacekeeping.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief