Despite their preference for the consideration of these items in formal plenary sessions, the Western Group is ready - despite rumours to the contrary - as they have been in past years, to play a full part in the informal meetings on items 2 and 3. We accept the informal nature of this debate, which we feel enables us to have a useful debate in this area. Against the background that no consensus could be reached to establish lists of items, or to follow any other listing procedures, we take note of what you have said after the decision just adopted by the Conference on the list of topics which, in your opinion, should be discussed during informal meetings on items 2 and 3. As you pointed out, Mr. President, these lists were read out under your sole responsibility and are binding upon no delegation. We would also like to stress that we do not see in your statement any precedent whatsoever for decisions relating to the activities of this Conference. Mr. DIETZE (German Democratic Republic) : In my capacity as subject co-ordinator for item 2 and on behalf of my colleague, Ambassador Kostov, as subject co-ordinator for item 3, I have asked for the floor to express the views of our Group of countries concerning the decision just now agreed upon. CD/PV.547 23 (Mr. Dietze, German Democratic Republic ) The Group on whose behalf I am speaking feels satisfied with the decision just taken by the Conference. The holding of informal meetings of the plenary on agenda item 2, "Cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament", and item 3, "Prevention of nuclear war, including all related matters, offers all delegations the opportunity to enter into a specific 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international relations and diplomacy, discussing the agenda items of a conference and the decisions made regarding informal meetings. The topics being discussed seem to be of a strategic and security nature, focusing on nuclear disarmament, prevention of nuclear war, and related matters.

**Category**
International relations, Security