and North America. The Declaration supports a CSCE summit later this year in Paris which would conclude the signature of a Conventional Forces in Europe agreement and set new standards for the establishment and preservation of free societies. The declaration also proposes that the CSCE summit decide how the CSCE can be institutionalized to provide a forum for wider political dialogue in a more united Europe. The Allies list a number of specific proposals to these ends. With this Declaration, the Alliance has begun a major transformation. Working with all the countries of Europe, the Allies are determined to create enduring peace for this continent. Mr. DONOWAKI (Japan): Mr. President, I should like to report on the result of the consultations on the question of a mandate for the establishment of the ad hoc committee on agenda item 1. However, since it is the first time I take the floor this month, please allow me to extend to you my delegation's congratulations on your assumption of the very important post of the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament. My delegation is pleased to see you in the Chair and to see that under your able and skilful guidance our work is making steady headway. In particular, the strong initiative you personally took by inviting co-ordinators of agenda item 1 to the last three presidential consultations contributed immensely to making it possible for us to arrive at the stage where we find ourselves today after so many months and so many years. Now, I shall make a factual account of consultations conducted by my delegation on the question of a mandate for the establishment of the ad hoc committee on agenda item 1, "Nuclear test ban." As is well known, the consultation was initiated by my predecessor, Ambassador Yamada, when he was 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and diplomacy, specifically a declaration and a summit related to European security and disarmament. It mentions the Conference on Disarmament, the CSCE (Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe), and the establishment of an ad hoc committee on a nuclear test ban. The language used is formal and official, indicating a high-level diplomatic meeting.

**Category**
International relations, Security