comprehensive nuclear test ban, a ban on all space weapons, negative security assurances to the non-nuclear-weapon States and other measures, the adoption of which will be our Conference's contribution to the general public demand and aspiration for lasting peace and common security. This is my last statement in this hall as head of the Bulgarian delegation to the Conference on Disarmament. In only a week I shall leave Geneva. The period of time which has passed since I took up my post has been particularly rich in political changes in the world. The years of my service here were an excellent experience and a real pleasure for me. This I owe very much to all of you, dear fellow ambassadors and colleagues. I greatly enjoyed the close contacts, both professional and personal, which I had with you. I benefited a lot from your experience, your knowledge and your wisdom. To all of you and to the members of your families I want to extend my best wishes for health, well-being and success. As I am not leaving multilateral diplomacy and disarmament, my hope is that we shall be meeting again in the years to come. Finally, I would like to warmly thank my goods friends Ambassador Komatina, Ambassador Berasategui, all the members of their team in the secretariat, translators, interpreters, documentation, conference services and security officers - everybody who is involved in the work of this body - for all they are doing in order to make our job easier and more effective. The PRESIDENT (translated from Spanish ): Thank you very much, Ambassador Kostov. I thank you for your statement and for the kind words you addressed to all of us and to the Chair. Ambassador Kostov has just pointed out that this is his last statement in our Conference. Ambassador Kostov has 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a farewell statement by a diplomat, mentioning a conference on disarmament and discussing the importance of certain measures to promote peace and security. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and politics. The specific topics mentioned, such as a comprehensive nuclear test ban, negative security assurances, and space weapons, suggest a focus on international security and disarmament.

**Category**
International relations, Security