forums like this Conference, is to further strengthen stability in a still antagonistic environment. The current forces of change at work give reason to be optimistic -probably more than ever before in the post-war era -and to hope that systemic antagonism can gradually be overcome. If we can all subscribe to common ideals, commit ourselves to a world-wide division of labour and thereby accept the consequent economic interdependence, there will be less cause for conflict and the world as a whole will be better off. Disarmament should then be just a matter of course. The PRESIDENT: I thank the representative of Austria, Ambassador Ceska, for his statement and for the kind words he addressed to the Chair. I now give the floor to the representative of Sweden, Ambassador Hyltenius. Mr, HYLTENIUS (Sweden): Mr. President, let me first say how pleased my delegation is at seeing you presiding over the Conference, You represent a country which plays an important role in the Conference and in the Group of 21, to which both Sweden and Pakistan have belonged for many years. You have also personally taken a very active part in the work on the many vital CD/PV.550 7 (Mr. Hyltenius, Sweden) matters before us, and I am convinced that with your well-known skill, experience and dedication to this work, we shall make further substantive progress during your presidency. I should also like to express the gratitude of my delegation to your predecessor, Ambassador Azikiwe of Nigeria, and to congratulate him on the very successful manner in which he guided the Conference during the month of March. The nuclear issues are priority items for this Conference. In my intervention today I will concentrate on these items on our agenda, including radiological weapons and negative security assurances. I will also take the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech given at a international conference, discussing themes related to global cooperation, disarmament, and international relations. The speaker mentions the importance of economic interdependence and the need to overcome systemic antagonism, which suggests that economic and political issues are being addressed.

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