result of a relaxation of tension which began some years ago and has gradually spread its effects. Disarmament is one of the sectors benefiting from this new international environment, which should be exploited in our common quest for further progress in the negotiations. While it is obvious that the two super-Powers have special responsibilities, disarmament is still the cause belonging to the whole of mankind, and the Conference, which is the emanation of the international community, cannot abandon its objectives nor renounce its mandate as an organ for multilateral negotiation. None the less its vocation is to encourage initiatives taken elsewhere and to encourage others, particularly in sectors where positive developments have not occurred. The Conference's resolute involvement in the elaboration of a convention on the complete prohibition of chemical weapons proves that this objective is within our reach. It is encouraging to note the substantial progress made last year on certain fundamental issues relating to the future convention. In this context I would like to pay tribute to the excellent work done by the Ad hoc Committee under the skilful and dynamic chairmanship of Ambassador Pierre Morel. I hope that under the competent guidance of CD/PV.547 6 (Mr. Benhima, Morocco ) Ambassador Hyltenius the Ad hoc Committee will achieve a breakthrough which will clear the way for further progress. The consensus reached at the Paris Conference, the Canberra declaration and General Assembly resolution 44/115A are all calls to the Conference to step up its work. The current intensification of the negotiations, particularly in the light of the progress made in the bilateral American-Soviet talks, should allow a substantial reduction in points of divergence - we hope it will - and bring us closer to the finalization of the convention. In this context, my 
**Analysis**
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**Category**
International relations, Disarmament