available to delegations under the symbol CD/1027. By way of introduction to the report, I would like to point out that the Ad Hoc Committee on Radiological Weapons continued the pattern of work established over the preceding years, that is, the bulk of the substantive work was carried out in two contact groups, respectively track A and B. The Ad Hoc Committee's work objective for 1990 was to further develop the texts on the main elements for a convention prohibiting the development, production, stockpiling and use of radiological weapons and on the prohibition of attacks against nuclear facilities. To reach this goal, the two contact groups used as a basis for work their respective texts contained in last year’s report of the Ad Hoc Committee. They reviewed the texts with an eye for further enriching, developing or simplifying them as appropriate. The main objective was to find solutions to key issues, that is, to seek single formulations for the main elements of the future instruments, where alternative formulations had prevailed. It was also considered important to give attention to questions of verification. CD/PV.572 3 (Mr. Varga, Hungary) In assessing the results of the work of the Ad Hoc Committee for 1990, I should like to point to some movement in certain areas. Contact Group A has succeeded in eliminating most of the previous footnotes as well as in merging the previous alternative language into common language for "scope", "peaceful uses", "verification" and "other main elements". A preamble has also been worked out. Efforts were made to overcome the remaining political differences on key issues. However, the remaining footnotes and brackets in the record indicate that a number of important issues are still waiting for solution. It should be stressed, however, that a clearer picture of the main elements of a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the work of an international committee focused on developing a convention to prohibit the development, production, stockpiling, and use of radiological weapons. The language used is technical and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is related to international security and disarmament. The committee's work involves negotiating and refining texts on key issues, which implies a focus on international cooperation and agreements.

**Category**
International security, Science and technology