Little attention has in fact been given to this Convention, but we think it is an important one. First, it represents a total ban on such weapons. Secondly, it is one of the few conventions which have actually resulted in destruction of weapons. Thirdly, the biological weapons Convention in many ways represents the basis for the ongoing negotiations on chemical weapons. So our view is that this treaty regime also must be upheld and, if possible, strengthened. JVM/8 A/C.l/40/PV.B 21 (Mr. Froysnes, Norway) According to paragraph 76 of the Final Document of the first special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament, a convention should also be concluded to prohibit radiological weapons. These weapons of mass destruction should be prohibited before they are developed. Similarly, the question of prohibition of attacks against nuclear facilities must find its solution within the negotiations on radiological weapons. For our own part we had hoped to have been able by 1985 to take an even more active part in multilateral disarmament negotiations by becoming a member of the Conference on Disarmament. From the report of the Conference to this session of the General Assembly we note that its decision to increase its membership by not more than four States has been reconfirmed. Furthermore we are pleased that the Conference will intensify its consultations with a view to taking a positive decision on the selection of new members at its 1986 session. We trust that the Conference will achieve this goal. The existence of ever increasing powerful weapons of mass destruction is a major challenge in our search for disarmament. Only through determined efforts, while exercising the necessary political will, can we create real security at lower levels of armament. This would also enable us to release more of our limited 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, disarmament, and security, with a focus on treaties and conventions regulating weapons of mass destruction. It mentions the Conference on Disarmament and the General Assembly, which suggests a strong connection to international diplomacy and politics.

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