apparent of late between rapid progress in Soviet-American and European talks, on the one hand, and a failure to make sufficient use of global bodies, on the other. The prohibition of chemical weapons, which is an issue of the utmost priority, especially here at this Conference, constitutes the only exception so far. By speedily finalizing a convention, your Conference would make a substantial contribution to the process of disarmament, lending it a global dimension. A universal ban on these weapons of mass destruction would constitute the best foundation for harnessing chemistry, free from distrust, to the advantage of all States and peoples. CD/PV.561 page 11 Much has been accomplished in recent years. The agreement signed in Washington to reduce the CW arsenals of the Soviet Union and the United States is generating fresh momentum. The agreed termination of the manufacture of chemical weapons is a landmark decision that may become the starting point for practical action to finalize the convention shortly. I would like to submit the following suggestions for consideration: First, could not the other States owning chemical weapons also cease to manufacture these weapons of mass destruction and provide information about their stockpiles? Second, could not all other States renounce the acquisition of chemical weapons and declare that? Even before the convention takes effect the non-proliferation of chemical weapons must become a well-established law of international life; Third, could not the participants in the Disarmament Conference seize the unique opportunity of the international climate to intensify their work for the banning of all chemical weapons? And finally, should not every effort be made even today to make the convention a truly universal agreement after its completion? The treaty will truly be effective if it bans chemical weapons outright, 
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