addition, deletion, and merger of different items on the existing aqenda. Some delegations felt that the agenda should evolve in reflection of changes in the world, and specific proposals were mentioned on the possibility of adding some new items like maritime security and disarmament, conventional armaments, and regional disarmament, and the possible merger of existinq items 2 and 3 relating to nuclear disarmament and the prevention of nuclear war respectively. Other delegations felt that the agenda represented the result of a consensus which had emerged in SSOD-1 in 1978, and that what was necessary was not so much a change in the agenda, as a great political will to negotiate on the different items which already figured on it. Still others felt that the specific proposals which had been made could somehow be fitted either under the existing agenda items, or for the present in informal exploratory discussions relating to the Programme of Work. 19. No consensus emerged on any change in the existing agenda of the Conference. 20. During the consideration of the linked question of the Programme of Work, some delegations referred to the possibility of continuing discussions on new proposals and possible changes in the agenda, and of a re-assessment of an emerging consensus, if any, at a later stage. 21. Some delegations suggested that the Conference, despite its primary role as a neqotiatinq body, should also consider the elaboration of positions, short of leqal documents and treaties, but no consensus was seen to emerge on this suggestion either. CD/WP.395 Dage 4 22. It was agreed that the Secretariat would simplify the Programme of Work so as to indicate greater flexibility in the ranae of subjects to which references would primarily be made in plenaries, along the following lines: 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the agenda and Programme of Work of a conference, mentioning topics such as maritime security, disarmament, and regional disarmament. While these topics may seem to be related to international relations or global governance, the language and tone of the text suggest a focus on diplomatic negotiations and international cooperation, rather than economic or scientific issues. Therefore, it is likely that the text falls under the category of international relations, but given the specific topics and context, it may also relate to issues of security and disarmament.

**Category**
International relations, Security and disarmament