and 3, "Prevention of nuclear war, including all related matters", on the basis of the precedent of the 1987 arrangement for agenda item 2. These informal meetings are in my view the reflection of the beginning of adjustments in the Conference on Disarmament to the new international situation. I would have been pleased to welcome the re-establishment of the all-important Ad hoc Committee on agenda item 1, "Nuclear test ban". I am sure that all members noted the statement made last Tuesday by Ambassador Donowaki of Japan in connection with the determined efforts that he has undertaken to obtain agreement on a mandate for an ad hoc committee under agenda item 1. His efforts will continue and I hope will succeed. At least, he has moved to a new stage in his consultations, that of drafting. This has been a welcome development during the month of March. Informal consultations on other pending subjects are also worthy of attention. For instance, on the expansion of the membership of the Conference and the improved and effective functioning of the CD, I expect that my successor will continue the ongoing consultations with the hope of reaching consensus on those subjects. In conclusion, I would like to thank the various group and item co-ordinators for their significant contributions towards finding solutions on a number of problems. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General of the Conference, Ambassador Komatina, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Conference, Ambassador Berasategui, whose assistance, co-operation and friendship made it a lot easier for me to fulfil my duty. My gratitude also goes to all the staff of the secretariat, as well as the interpreters and translators, whose competence and dedication we all appreciate. Lastly, I would like to extend to my successor, Ambassador Kamal of Pakistan, my very best wishes for success in the exercise of his mandate. I 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a farewell statement by the outgoing Chairman of the Conference on Disarmament, discussing the current state of affairs and expressing hope for future progress. The topics mentioned, such as nuclear war, nuclear test ban, and the expansion of the Conference's membership, suggest that the category related to disarmament and international security is the most fitting.

**Category**
International security, Disarmament