such a provision is all the greater in view of the generally recognized interrelationship between disarmament and development, and the increased confidence that compliance with the convention would generate. CD/PV.570 38 (Mr, Kamal. Pakistan) My delegation's views regarding the bilateral Agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union on the qualified destruction and non-production of chemical weapons have been adequately expressed in the plenary statement made on behalf of the Group of 21 on 24 July 1990. Nevertheless, I wish to reiterate today that efforts to introduce concepts in the convention which would result in undermining its universal and non-discriminatory character and scope would be counter-productive. In concluding, I would like to express our hope that all delegations will capitalize on the existing international consensus on the need for a comprehensive ban on chemical weapons. We must resist the temptation of a less-than-comprehensive ban, or of interim or discriminatory measures which can only jeopardize the existing consensus and wash away the serious work done so far. Also, an inordinate delay or too laboured a rate of progress towards a comprehensive ban could lead to an erosion of world-wide interest in the subject. Thus, the early conclusion of a chemical weapons convention is not only desirable, but would also provide a significant boost to the Conference on Disarmament and reinvigorate the multilateral disarmament process. The PRESIDENT (translated from French): I thank the representative of Pakistan, His Excellency Ambassador Kamal, for the statement he has just made and for his kind words and encouragement to the Chair. I am sure that delegations will have taken good note of the ideas he put forward concerning the negotiations on chemical weapons. I have no more speakers on my list for today. Does any other delegation wish to take the floor? That is not the case.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of a comprehensive ban on chemical weapons, emphasizing the need for a universal and non-discriminatory convention. The speaker highlights the interrelationship between disarmament and development, suggesting that a successful agreement would generate increased confidence and boost international cooperation. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is likely related to international relations and global governance.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief