Conference to report to the Assembly at its forty-third session on the results of its negotiations (resolution 42137 A): recognised the need, upon the entry into force of a chemical weapons convention, to review the modalities available to the Secretary-General for the investigation of reports of the possible use of chemical weapons: requested the Secretary-General to carry out investigations in response to reports that might be brought to his attention by any Member State concerning the possible use of chemical and bacteriological (biological) or toxin weapons that might constitute a violation of the 1925 General Protocol or other relevant rules of customary international law in order to ascertain the facts of the matter, and to report promptly the results of any such investigation to all Member Statesr also requested him, with the assistance of qualified experts provided by interested Member States, to develop further technical guidelines and procedures available to him for the timely and efficient investigation of such reports of the possible use of chemical and bacteriological (biological) or toxin weapons; further requested the Secretary-General, in meeting the above-mentioned objectives, to compile and maintain lists of qualified experts provided by Member States whose services could be made available at short notice to undertake such investigations, and of laboratories with the capability to undertake testing for the presence of agents the use of which is prohibited: requested him, in meeting the above-mentioned objectives (a) to appoint experts to undertake investigation of the reported activities; (b) where appropriate, to make the necessary arrangements for experts to collect and examine evidence and to undertake such testing as might be required1 and (c) to seek, in any such investigation, assistance as appropriate from Member States and the relevant international organisations; and requested him to submit a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the investigation and reporting of possible uses of chemical weapons, which is a critical aspect of international security and disarmament. The language used, such as "chemical weapons convention", "General Protocol", and "customary international law", suggests a focus on international law and diplomacy rather than economic or environmental issues.

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