to produce nuclear weapons. The number of States which can pose a threat to their neighbours is steadily increasing despite the economic problems which these countries are often facing and the increased risk of proliferation even towards terrorist groups. In most cases this proliferation is due to technology exports or the relative ease of increasing the range and accuracy of imported missiles. Hence we believe that the improvement in the global system of international relations, while benefiting from changes in the European theatre, in the broadest sense of the term, should lead to new efforts in arms control and disarmament. My delegation is convinced that the Conference on Disarmament has a principal role to play in this attempt to broaden confidence and openness to the world as a whole. If the Conference is to have a chance to contribute here, all the participants will have to decide to rise above the traditional controversies on the role of the Conference which regularly lead us to deadlock, for example, on items 1 (nuclear tests) and 5 (outer space). All delegations are aware of the limits within which these committees can operate, and yet the formula which allows us or would allow us to resume work is or was the cause of considerable delay in starting work. On the subject of the mandate for an ad hoc committee on the cessation of nuclear tests, it is logical that in the search for a compromise each group should proceed from a common basis, which, in this particular case, takes the form of the Vejvoda text - the basis on which the praiseworthy efforts of Ambassadors Yamada and Donowaki could be continued. CD/PV.544 4 (Mr. Houllez, Belgium) Attempts to create more favourable negotiating conditions unilaterally or to bring pressure to bear through parallel initiatives can only reduce the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the importance of arms control and disarmament. It highlights the need for international cooperation to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and the role of the Conference on Disarmament in this effort. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. The focus is on international relations, security, and disarmament, which suggests that the most fitting categories are Science and Technology and International Relations.

**Category**
Science and Technology, International Relations