CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT CD/PV.550 10 April 1990 ENGLISH .,; )\-, FINAL RECORD OF THE FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH PLENARY MEETING GE.90-60639/1788B Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Tuesday, 10 April 1990, at 10 a.m. President: Mr. Ahmad Kamal (Pakistan) CD/PV.550 2 The PRESIDENT: I declare open the 550th plenary meeting of the Conference on Disarmament. As I am now assuming the responsibilities of President of the Conference on Disarmament, I would like to make the following statement on behalf of the Pakistan delegation. It is an honour for Pakistan to assume the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, the most important multilateral disarmament negotiating forum, for the month of April 1990. The international political climate today is characterized by a marked relaxation of tensions, growing understanding between the super-Powers and progress towards the resolution of regional conflicts. The improved global political situation has raised hopes that significant disarmament measures may be adopted in the near future. While welcoming the relaxation of tensions between the super-Powers, we would also like to hope that the changed political environment will encourage moves towards regional peace and disarmament. It is necessary that detente and mutual understanding should spread to all regions of the world. It is also essential that the international community should whole-heartedly support and encourage all efforts directed towards regional disarmament, as only in this manner can the equal and undiminished security of all States at the lowest level of armaments be guaranteed. Pakistan welcomes the progress achieved in East-West arms control. The conclusion of the INF Treaty and the prospects for an agreement on deep cuts in strategic weapons during 1990 are significant steps towards the ultimate goal of nuclear disarmament. Equally significant are the successful conclusion of the Vienna Conference on Security and Co-operation in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, a multilateral forum focused on disarmament and arms control. The discussion revolves around the state of international relations, tensions between superpowers, and the potential for disarmament agreements. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international politics and security.

**Category**
International relations, Security