formalize any agreement reached at the informal meeting. Is that acceptable? I see no objection. I therefore declare the plenary meeting suspended. The meeting was suspended at 10.35 a.m. and resumed at 10.45 a.m. CD/PV.565 7 The PRESIDENT: The 565th plenary meeting of the Conference on Disarmament is resumed. As a result of the informal meeting just held, I invite the Conference to take action on several organizational questions. I suggest that we take up, first, document CD/WP.387, containing a draft decision for the mandate of an ad hoc committee under agenda item 1, entitled "Nuclear test ban". If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Conference adopts the draft decision. It_was so decided. I shall now put before the Conference for decision the appointment of the representative of Japan, Ambassador Mitsuro Donowaki, as Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee just re-established. I understand that there is agreement on his appointment. It was so decided. On behalf of the Conference and myself, I wish to extend to Ambassador Donowaki our warm congratulations on his appointment as Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee. I am sure that he will discharge his heavy responsibilities with his well-known diplomatic skill and personal commitment, which he has shown in successfully conducting consultations on the re-establishment of the Ad hoc Committee. As regards the first meeting of the Ad hoc Committee, I wish to inform the Conference that it will be held on Friday, 20 July, at 3 p.m., in this conference room. May I ask whether any member wishes to take the floor at this stage? Mr. DONOWAKI (Japan): I am indeed honoured and overwhelmed by the support and trust extended to me by you, Mr. President, and by all the Groups 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international diplomacy and disarmament, as it refers to a Conference on Disarmament and discussions about a nuclear test ban. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a high-level meeting or organization.

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