chances of finding a solution. Consequently, my delegation welcomes the flexibility and moderation which has been shown recently by all the groups, and hopes that the ad hoc committee will be established as soon as possible. The Conference on Disarmament is the only forum which offers the possibility of reaching the final objective, which, as far as Belgium is concerned, is still the complete cessation of tests once and for all. But this requires realism, in other words a gradual stage-by-stage approach. It is our firm hope that the 1974 Treaty on the limitation of underground nuclear weapon tests and the 1976 Treaty on nuclear explosions for peaceful purposes will soon be ratified and that the bilateral consultations between the United States and the USSR on limiting tests will resume in the fairly near future. I might also mention the possible consequences of the positive prospects concerning the conclusion of the negotiations on 50 per cent reductions in strategic nuclear weapons. As for the prevention of an arms race in outer space, my delegation is convinced that, even within the framework which guided the work of the Ad hoc Committee in 1989, it is possible to tackle and to examine in depth almost all the aspects relating to this matter. It is true that the two super-Powers are engaged in a bilateral negotiating process which, we hope, will soon bear fruit, but it is equally true that activities in space are not the prerogative of only a few, in particular as regards verification and confidence-building measures which can be carried out in space. Hence my delegation believes that talks should also continue multilaterally. Consequently, it expresses satisfaction that the Ad Hoc Committee has been re-established in a spirit of constructive co-operation shown by all the parties. It also wishes to express its warm 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement, discussing the progress of disarmament negotiations and the establishment of an ad hoc committee to address the issue of preventing an arms race in outer space. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely a speech or statement made by a government representative or diplomat. The topics discussed, such as disarmament, nuclear tests, and arms control, suggest that the category related to international relations or security is a good fit.

**Category**
International relations, Security