CD/PV.566 19 July 1990CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT ENGLISH FINAL RECORD OF THE FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIXTH PLENARY MEETING Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Thursday, 19 July 1990, at 10 a.m. President: Bogumil Sujka (Poland) GE.90-62228/2171B CD/PV.566 2 The PRESIDENT: I declare open the 566th plenary meeting of the Conference on Disarmament. In accordance with its programme of work, the Conference continues today its consideration of agenda item 4, "Chemical weapons". In conformity with rule 30 of the rules of procedure, however, any member wishing to do so may raise any subject relevant to the work of the Conference. I have on my list of speakers for today the representatives of Sweden, Mexico and Argentina. I now give the floor to the representative of Sweden, Ambassador Hyltenius. Mr. HYLTENIUS (Sweden): Mr. President, let me first congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of this Conference. This month, we have already been able to register a major achievement in the decision to establish an ad hoc committee on the nuclear test ban. I am convinced that we will continue to work and to make progress under your stewardship characterized by your experience, tact and your sense of humour. I would also like to express the gratitude of my delegation to Ambassador de Rivero for the skilful manner in which he guided our work in the month of June. The rapid political changes in the past year and progress achieved in the bilateral disarmament negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union have given rise to expectations for new opportunities in the multilateral field. There is, however, widespread uneasiness over the slow development especially in this Conference, which is a forum representing a broad cross-section of the international community. It is no wonder, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, discussing issues related to disarmament and international relations. The topic of chemical weapons is specifically mentioned, indicating a focus on security and international cooperation.

**Category**
International relations, Security