outstanding technical questions involved. Austria is aware of the significance of the current working phase, and will do its utmost to further enhance its contribution in this field. However, as the elaboration of a comprehensive verification system should constitute a conditio sine qua non for the conclusion of such a treaty, this will probably take additional time. In this context let me say that, after over 20 years of listening to arguments explaining why comprehensive and satisfactory verification does not seem to be feasible, we are very satisfied to find ourselves in a position to state today that it is in fact feasible. Financial arguments do not seem to stand in the way of verifying a comprehensive nuclear test-ban treaty, since one year of operating a comprehensive verification system in its form as currently envisaged would only cost the equivalent of one nuclear weapon test. Therefore, we expect the nuclear-weapon States to make provision for the necessary financial contributions for the world-wide installation of such a verification system as a first and most logical expression of the "peace dividend". As far as the outstanding technical questions are concerned, we hope that the envisaged work programme for phases 2 and 3 of the practical test in 1990 and 1991 will lead to final conclusions. In this regard, the participation of as large a number of States as possible seems to be of the utmost importance for raising global awareness and eventually facilitating the world-wide implementation of such a verification system. CD/PV.550 6 (Mr. Ceska, Austria) As far as the initiative aiming at the conclusion of a comprehensive nuclear test-ban regime by amending the partial nuclear-test~ban Treaty is concerned, let me state that Austria does not consider the forthcoming amendment confere~ce an adequate means to achieve this goal. In particular, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the feasibility and implementation of a comprehensive nuclear test-ban treaty, highlighting the significance of verification systems and the financial contributions required for its global implementation. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the need for a comprehensive approach to achieve this goal. The text does not explicitly mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental concerns, but rather focuses on the technical and financial aspects of a treaty.

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Science and technology, International relations