The Yugoslav delegation is prepared to constructively study all new proposals made so far, with a view to stepping up the work of the Conference and taking into consideration the present developments at the global and regional level. Besides the proposals already submitted, for example, the issue of the security of non-aligned and developing countries deserves particular attention, since the new security order is being framed primarily within the developed world. Precisely because our Conference is the only global multilateral negotiating organ, it should initiate debates on all issues of disarmament and security and should indicate the solutions. The Conference should make use of all the opportunities it has at its disposal, ranging from plenary sessions and ad hoc bodies to informal meetings, open presidential consultations, expert bodies and scientific round-table discussions, etc., to maintain a permanent, substantive exchange of opinions and proposals in search of common ground for negotiations. A more flexible approach to the mandate under item 1 (NTB), and the acceptance, for the first time, of informal sessions for item 3 on the agenda, for example, show the beginning of a slightly pragmatic approach to the work of the Conference. Although this does not strictly form part of the topic, I believe that an innovative approach to the problem of increasing the number of members could be an area for bringing the Conference up to date in accordance with the changing structure of the international community. Here I have in mind the possible reassessing of the criteria of political balance, for example. As this is a sensitive political issue, it is still early for concrete conclusions, but it is right that we should start thinking about it. The search for new ideas and new issues for debates, on whatever level, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the work of an international conference, focusing on the topics of disarmament, security, and the structure of the conference itself. It doesn't mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather addresses the process and framework of international negotiations. This suggests that the text is more focused on international relations and diplomacy rather than a specific sector or issue.

**Category**
International relations