country. We must accept, therefore, that no verification is possible in the sense of the term as we normally use it in disarmament discussions. Thus, we must make a choice - balance the risks of evasion if we go ahead with the formulation of new obligations, against the risks for the world if we do nothing and allow the fears of eventual use of microbiological methods of warfare to continue and intensify. My choice is emphatically to go ahead; we cannot afford to do nothing. While we cannot offer a fully effective system of verification, and we believe it is beyond the wit of man to devise one, we can provide arrangements which will satisfy States, given the intractable nature of the problem, that they will not be exposing themselves to unacceptable risks." Right from the beginning serious reservations were entered about this proposal. It was pointed out, inter alia, that it would be tantamount in practice to postponing indefinitely the total prohibition of chemical weapons. Nevertheless, three years later, the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament concluded its work on the draft Convention on the Prohibition of CD/PV.566 7 (Mr, Marin Bosch. Mexico) the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction. A few months later, the convention was to be approved by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 2826(XXVI) of 16 December 1971. The speed with which the negotiations on this Convention were concluded illustrates a very simple point: when there is political will to achieve an agreement - irrespective of the reasons that gave rise to the instrument - not even the absolute impossibility of succeeding in verifying its observance can prevent it. Furthermore, it is a regrettable fact that today, more than 20 years 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic agreement on disarmament, specifically related to biological and toxin weapons. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on international relations and security. The text also touches on the challenges of verification and the importance of political will in achieving agreements.

**Category**
International relations, Health