changes which will undoubtedly, in due course, have far-reaching repercussions throughout the world. It is generally accepted now that a new world order is evolving and a new security structure is emerging. What effect this evolving security structure will have on the Conference on Disarmament should be paramount in our deliberations. As the sole disarmament negotiating forum, the Conference on Disarmament has a responsibility to discharge. We should approach the new reality with an open mind - to enhance our contribution it may be necessary to adjust and update our agenda and review our working methods. Several representatives have rightly emphasized that the agenda must be reshaped so as to reflect better the new changes taking place, and to respond to such global challenges. My delegation wholeheartedly endorses this view. One area which merits more attention is regional security. In such times of interdependence no single nation can find security by itself. World security, as a result, has become the aggregate sum of the security of all the regions around the globe. In the ultimate analysis international security rests on regional security. A 1981 United Nations study on all the aspects of regional disarmament states in paragraph 143: CD/PV.549 3 (Mr, Elarabx»-Egypt ) "... the regional disarmament concept must constantly be seen in its right perspective. Though in no way a substitute for general and complete disarmament, it can be an effective complement to global measures and an important constituent in the step-by-step approach to global disarmament. In particular it can facilitate negotiations on some of the areas identified for universal action, and contribute initiatives on other possible disarmament steps promoting stability, mutual confidence and co-operation within the region." Ambassador Ledogar of the United States, in his statement of 13 March, highlighted the need to explore the possibility of discussing regional 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the evolution of international security structures and the role of the Conference on Disarmament in addressing global challenges. The discussion revolves around the need for a new agenda and working methods to adapt to the changing global landscape, with a specific emphasis on regional security. This suggests that the text is more concerned with international relations and security rather than economic or social development.

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International relations