an informal Group of Seven or some other informal team has become highly desirable. Such a group should be entrusted, among other things, with collecting through a series of consultations all ideas and proposals the members of the CD may have in mind. My delegation is ready to present this group with our concrete proposals. We also need intensive consultations on the more effective functioning of the Conference among all States and groups of States participating or interested in the work of this body. All of them should take an active part in these consultations. They should be carried out both in Geneva and between our capitals. It is, however, extremely important that they should not hamper the work of the Conference. This is the only condition my delegation attaches to this debate - whatever its form and content. Indeed, it would be a sad paradox if our discussions on increasing the effectiveness of the Conference paralysed its work. It is also important for us not to forget that our debate on the future work of the Conference is not a new one. We have behind us efforts undertaken by the Group of Seven, headed by Ambassador Fan of China, and documents presented by this Group. New and interesting ideas concerning the principles of work and the agenda of the Conference have been submitted last session and this session. My delegation proposes that the secretariat of the Conference should prepare a register or compilation of these ideas and suggestions. It would be of great help in our further thinking and could become a good starting-point for the debate in a body entrusted with in-depth analysis of the problem and the elaboration of appropriate recommendations. It goes without saying that until these recommendations have been endorsed by capitals they cannot commit any delegation.
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the future work of a conference, likely a multilateral organization, and the need for more effective functioning. The language used is formal and technical, indicating a focus on international relations and cooperation. The text also mentions the submission of proposals and ideas, which suggests a focus on policy or governance.

**Category**
International relations, Governance