problems relating to non-production as well as those related to challenge inspection. While the conclusions drawn from the national trial inspection conducted by India are self-evident from document CD/988, which has been circulated today, I would like to reiterate that the principles of universality and non-discrimination are among the most important for any international agreement. For the chemical weapons convention to succeed in enhancing global security it has to be based on universal multilateralism. The verification régime must be appropriate and adequate, and it should not unduly interfere with legitimate activities. The balance between "appropriate" and "adequate" is a delicate one. With greater interaction with the chemical industry, it should be possible to find the right balance. In developed countries, the importance attached to the fact that verification activities should not be unduly intrusive or interfere with normal commercial activities, especially in sensitive areas of research and development, and also maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, is appreciated. For the developing countries, the additional natural correlated concern is that verification measures should not in any way jeopardize the development of a peaceful chemical industry, which plays a crucial role in national planning and the national economy. Greater openness and transparency will be an important confidence-building measure and lead to increased peaceful co-operation among the developed and developing countries. The development of a verification régime on the basis of these principles can give us a régime acceptable and beneficial to all. A similar approach can also help us in furthering our work on challenge inspection. Such a measure is likely to be invoked as a last resort, when all other measures have been tried and found inadequate. The procedure should CD/PV.554 24 (Mr, Sharma, India) therefore reinforce this conclusion. A challenging State has a far-reaching 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international agreements and regulations related to chemical weapons, with a focus on the principles of universality, non-discrimination, and verification. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a discussion of global governance and international cooperation. The text also touches on the concerns of developing countries, specifically their need for a peaceful chemical industry and the importance of confidentiality. Based on this analysis, it is likely that the text falls under the category of international relations or global governance.

**Category**
International trade, Science and technology