momentum". I believe that this point needs to be carefully considered by us. Our aim is to conclude a convention which will be universally adhered to. One way of approaching this objective is to consider ways and means of involving all United Nations Members in the actual preparation of the convention at a certain stage. An open-ended preparatory commission to precede or follow a ministerial conference could positively contribute towards the universality that we all aspire to attain, and could serve as a useful tool in our quest to encourage universal adherence. The PRESIDENT : I thank the representative of Egypt for his statement and for the kind words he addressed to the Chair. I now give the floor to the representative of Argentina, Ambassador Garcia Moritan. Mr, GARCIA MORITAN (Argentina) (translated from Spanish ): Mr. President, I am particularly pleased to see you presiding over our deliberations. You are a member of a delegation which has left its mark on the efforts made in this forum. I remember Ambassador Ahmad's successful presidency in 1983 in the then Committee on Disarmament. I know that you and Ambassador Kamal, with whom I enjoy a special friendship, have applied your diplomatic skills to the renewed efforts that we must make in this negotiating body as we conclude the first part of our session. The Conference on Disarmament is the only negotiating forum for disarmament in which States from Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania participate. This geographical representation confers on this body a unique character and gives it an advantage in concluding universal disarmament treaties which has not been fully utilized up to now. The negotiations on a comprehensive chemical weapons ban offer an example of the special characteristics of the Conference and show to what degree it is possible to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic discussion about international relations, specifically regarding disarmament and the conclusion of a convention. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it may be a transcript of a meeting or debate. The topics mentioned, such as disarmament and the Conference on Disarmament, do not seem to be directly related to economic development, natural resources, or industry. Instead, they seem to be focused on international cooperation and security.

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