commitment not to resort to the use of nuclear weapons, along the lines of the Geneva Protocol of 1925 on the prohibition of the use of chemical weapons and toxic gases. In this connection, we would like to express our satisfaction of the fact that our efforts have taken a step forward through the agreement to hold a Conference to review the partial test-ban Treaty in order to examine proposed amendments which we hope will convert this treaty eventually into a comprehensive nuclear test-ban treaty. Our support for these measures does not signify premature optimism at the possibility of such a result, because that will depend on the attitudes adopted by the nuclear-weapon States during the review conference. The attitudes that these States have hitherto manifested do not make us particularly optimistic in this regard. In these negotiations, it would be particularly inadmissible for nuclear armament to remain isolated from the focal point of interest, thereby leaving this question in suspense and unresolved. (continued in English ) I have now come to the end of my written statement. With your permission, however, Mr. President, I would like to add a few words with regard to a matter that is very much related to the work of the CD. I am referring to the latest campaign of falsification - smears - against my country carried out in part in the United States and in part in the United Kingdom, echoed by other circles. First, I would like to say that all these accusations have been denied as unfounded and baseless by the Iraqi Government. Second, I will not try to go into the details of these allegations: all missions will receive a circular from the Mission of Iraq containing all pertinent details of the incident. You will find that the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Iraq at the Conference on Disarmament, discussing the country's commitment to non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and its concerns about the review of the partial test-ban treaty. The text also touches on the issue of false accusations and smears against Iraq. Given the context and the content of the speech, it is likely that the category is related to international relations, disarmament, and security.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology