organization and more effective working methods in order to exploit the Conference's potential as the sole multilateral disarmament negotiating body. Lastly, I would like to express the hope that the Conference continue in a positive fashion its efforts to give effect to the expansion of its membership decided on in 1983. I note that the preparation of the report of the Conference is going well. However, some delays have already been announced in finalizing the reports of some subsidiary bodies and I would like warmly to urge the chairmen of the Committees to spare no efforts to keep to the timetable. I hope that the drafting and adoption of the final report will go as smoothly as possible. I would like to inform the Conference that the secretariat will be distributing on Monday, 6 August, under the symbol CD/WP.388, the draft of the technical part of the annual report of the Conference to the United Nations General Assembly. The text of the document will be available in all the official languages in delegations' pigeon-holes. I intend to ask the Conference to hold an informal meeting on Thursday, 9 August, immediately after the plenary meeting, to begin the first reading of the technical part of the report to the General Assembly. Distinguished representatives, ladies and gentlemen, before moving to today's debate, I have the pleasant task of reminding the Conference that yesterday, 1 August, our host country, which so generously accords us its hospitality, celebrated its national day. I would like to ask the CD/PV.570 6 (The President) distinguished representative of Switzerland, who is participating in our work as an observer, to accept and transmit our best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of his people. We will now turn to our work for today. In accordance with its programme 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by the President of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) addressing the Conference's progress, upcoming tasks, and ceremonial remarks. The speech focuses on the organization's internal workings, reporting, and scheduling, with no mention of specific economic, environmental, or social issues. The tone is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the speech is more procedural than substantive.

**Category**
International Relations, Diplomacy