The PRESIDENT (translated from French): I thank the representative of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Ambassador Kralik, for his statement and his kind and encouraging words concerning the Chair. I see in what was said by Ambassador Kralik in French a further sign of his friendship for the French-speakers in the Conference: (continued in English) welcome to the French-speakers' club of Geneva, Your Excellency. (continued in French) I now give the floor to the representative of Nigeria, Ambassador Azikiwe. CD/PV.570 26 Mr. AZIKIWE (Nigeria): Mr. President, at the outset, let me, on behalf of the Nigerian delegation, offer you my warm congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament for the month of August. We are grateful to your distinguished predecessor, Ambassador Sujka of Poland, for the very able manner in which he discharged his onerous assignment during the month of July. May I also seize this opportunity to welcome our new colleagues. Ambassador Adolf Ritter von Wagner of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ambassador Rubens Ricupero of Brazil, Ambassador Chadha of India and Ambassador Juraj Kralik of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic. As we enter the last month of the current session, it is pertinent to make some observations on developments on the international scene, especially those that are relevant to the Conference on Disarmament. The year 1990 began with an improved international atmosphere reflecting the relaxation of tensions and the increase of confidence among States. Confrontation and years-long military conflicts are gradually giving way to political dialogue. The successful outcome of the Washington summit last May represents an important step in the reduction of huge stockpiles of nuclear weapons by the super-Powers. That so much could be achieved so quickly, after leaving behind the "cold war", shows that disarmament becomes possible only after improved 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a transcript of a meeting or conference related to international disarmament, with references to the relaxation of tensions, reduction of nuclear weapons, and political dialogue. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and diplomacy rather than a specific sector or field.

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