Disarmament, the inability of our Conference to come to concrete results, are less and less well understood by many Governments and by public opinion. And it is quite understandable that more and more frequently we ask: What has been the role of the Conference on Disarmament in these processes? What role can it and should it play in the future? Is it not necessary to adjust it properly to a new situation? What can be done to increase the effectiveness of the work of this forum? As was observed in the statement made in this forum by the distinguished Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, "the 1990s will be a decade of opportunities and challenges and of hopes and dangers, all existing side by side". We feel that proper answers to these highly pertinent questions will help us find the most efficient way to avoid the dangers and get the best out of existing and emerging opportunities, because opportunity seldom knocks twice. This does not mean that the goals and tasks of the Conference on Disarmament are easy and simple. But at the same time I suppose everyone will agree that they are much easier today than, let's say, 10 years ago. If we fail to find such answers, the prestige of the Conference could be further damaged and the Conference itself will be more and more marginalized. Despite the limited results of the Conference's work in the last 10 years, my Government strongly believes that this forum continues to be an important and, in fact, indispensable organ of the world community. A simple test can prove it: let us imagine for a moment that there was no Conference on Disarmament. Undoubtedly, the necessity to have such a body would 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role and effectiveness of the Conference on Disarmament, a international forum focused on disarmament and arms control. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to global challenges. The text also touches on the concept of opportunities and dangers, implying a broader global context. Given the focus on international relations, disarmament, and global challenges, it is likely that the text falls within the realm of international relations or global governance.

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