hope that concrete results can be achieved, without this implying, of course, that we should abandon the aspirations of each of our countries on the CD/PV.555 4 (The President ) question of disarmament. In short, I think that we should work hard and quickly to achieve a real improvement in the functioning of the Conference on Disarmament. To this end - and I am sure that you will all agree with me - I feel we could not have adopted a better decision than that of electing Ambassador Kamal to preside over this necessary and all-out effort at renewal. The negotiations that have made the greatest progress in this Conference are undoubtedly those concerning the chemical weapons convention. In this regard Ambassador Hyltenius, as Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee, has shown commendable dynamism and efficiency. Under the present circumstances the speediest possible conclusion of the convention is incumbent on the entire international community. We should demonstrate that we can achieve concrete and effective results, multilaterally, that would complement the positive agreements recently reached by the countries possessing the largest stockpiles of chemical weapons. There is an urgent need to arrive at a unified and comprehensive text for a convention providing for the total and final prohibition of chemical weapons, as well as the complete destruction of existing stocks, within the transitional period laid down in the agreement. The text should meet the aspirations of all our countries and should enshrine a universal and non-discriminatory régime for the elimination of chemical weapons. With respect to the bilateral aspect of the present political situation, and without prejudice to extensive and detailed analysis of the situation, I must place on record the general welcome given to the results obtained a few days ago at the presidential summit meeting in Washington 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the Conference on Disarmament and the chemical weapons convention, indicating a focus on international relations and security. The mention of a "presidential summit meeting in Washington" suggests a political context. The tone is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of cooperation and achieving concrete results.

**Category**
International relations, Security