confronting the world. It is an important element of any stable system of international security. The Conference on Disarmament, the only universal forum for disarmament negotiations, has an important role to play in this regard. That is why we welcome efforts aimed at increasing its efficiency so as to keep pace with other, bilateral or regional, negotiations. The advanced state of negotiations on the convention on the elimination of chemical weapons and a favourable political climate amplified by the recent actions of the two major possessors of these weapons permit me to conclude that the Conference on Disarmament is capable of finalizing its work on the convention in the very near future. Poland actively participates in the efforts towards this goal. The Polish Government reaffirms its readiness to be among the original signatories of the convention. Poland also wishes to declare its willingness to abide by the provisions of the convention prior to its entry into force. My country neither produces nor stockpiles chemical weapons. It has no intention of doing so. We are prepared to accept - on the basis of reciprocity - verification of declared data with respect to all Polish military facilities, as well as the chemical industry and business activities within the scope of the convention. Poland also attaches importance to other items on the agenda of the Conference, including the questions of a nuclear weapons test ban and the prevention of an arms race in outer space. I wish to convey my best wishes to all the delegates and to express the hope that our patient search for solutions and the building of wide platforms of understanding will be conducive to reaching specific results in the work of the Conference on Disarmament. (Signed): Krzysztof Skubiszewski, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland".
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, discussing the country's stance on disarmament and international security. The focus is on disarmament agreements, specifically the elimination of chemical weapons, and the role of the Conference on Disarmament in achieving this goal. The text also mentions other international security issues, such as nuclear weapons and the prevention of an arms race in outer space. Given the context and content of the text, it is likely that it falls under the category of international relations or security.

**Category**
International trade, Science and technology