My delegation has studied attentively the proposal put forward by the Soviet Union and the United States on the "Principles and order of destruction of chemical weapons and chemical weapons production facilities". We subscribe to the view expressed in paragraph 2 (a), which stipulates that "Each State party should destroy all chemical weapons and chemical weapons production facilities ... beginning not later than 12 months, and finishing no later than 10 years, after the convention enters into force". We take it that such an obligation will not be subject to any reservation. The Conference on Disarmament has been asked to take a decision on the creation of a new additional group in the context of the Ad hoc Committee on Chemical Weapons, to provide "Technical support for the Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee". My delegation has studied this proposal. We appreciate the rationale behind it. However, we recognize the practical problems that lie ahead. One of these is the financial implications of this mechanism. The practical consequence of this is that the envisaged mechanism will result in a one-track dialogue of experts belonging to one group of States without due regard to equitable political and geographical distribution. Our preference is to channel all work through the subsidiary working groups of the Ad hoc Committee. CD/PV.549 6 (Mr, Elaraby, Egypt) Before concluding my remarks on this item, I wish to refer to the statement made by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka on 22 March when he pointed out that "it is ... necessary now to make a renewed effort to tackle the outstanding political issues with a view to taking a decision. Any deflection of the time available to matters of which some could best be handled by a preparatory commission could only lead to a diffusion of focus and loss of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the destruction of chemical weapons and the creation of a new group to provide technical support to the Ad hoc Committee on Chemical Weapons. The language used is formal and technical, indicating a focus on international relations and disarmament. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or other categories related to specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
International relations, Disarmament