delegation will as always work in joint efforts with other delegations and contribute to the early achievement of this noble goal. The PRESIDENT ; I thank the representative of China for his important statement and for the courteous words addressed to the Chair. I now give the floor to the representative of the Republic of Korea, Ambassador Sang Ock Lee. Mr. LEE (Republic of Korea): Mr. President, allow me to extend to you our warm congratulations on your taking up the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament for the month of April. I wish you every success in discharging your important responsibility. As Pakistan and the Republic of Korea have enjoyed a friendly and co-operative relationship, and as you yourself were the diplomat on the spot as Ambassador of Pakistan to my country and made an active contribution to furthering the ties between our two countries, it gives me particular pleasure to see you presiding over the Conference. My country has been invited again this year to participate as a non-member State in the plenary meetings and in two subsidiary bodies of the Conference, namely, the Ad hoc Committee on Chemical Weapons and the Ad hoc Committee on Effective International Arrangements to Assure Non-nuclear-weapon States against the Use or Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons. My delegation appreciates the decision and looks forward to making constructive contributions. The reforms and changes taking place in Central Europe account for a transition away from the cold war system and open up a new dimension of international relations conducive to openness and co-operation among States transcending ideological and political differences. Amidst the unfolding of such developments, my delegation is inclined to render a positive view on the future of international relations. This evolution augurs well for the work of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech, discussing international relations, disarmament, and the Conference on Disarmament. The speaker mentions specific organizations and committees, indicating a focus on international cooperation and diplomacy. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no specific mention of economic or environmental issues.

**Category**
International relations, Diplomacy