CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT CD/PV.560 28 June 1990 ENGLISH FINAL RECORD OF THE FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTIETH PLENARY MEETING Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva on Thursday, 28 June 1990, at 10 a.m. Mr. Oswaldo de Rivero (Peru) GE.90-61823/2081B CD/PV.560 2 The PRESIDENT (translated from Spanish ): I call to order the 560th plenary meeting of the Conference on Disarmament. In accordance with its programme of work, the Conference continues today its consideration of agenda items 1 and 2, entitled "Nuclear test ban" and "Cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament". However, in conformity with rule 30 of the rules of procedure, any member wishing to do so may make a statement on any other matter relevant to the work of the Conference. On the list of speakers for today are the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Mongolia. I now give the floor to the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Mr. Batsanov. Mr. BATSANOV (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (translated from Russian): The present session of the Conference on Disarmament is being held at a turning-point in world development. These are not just idle words but a momentous reality. The world is undergoing headlong change, in a way that can truly be called revolutionary. Today, more happens in one year than formerly in decades, and more in one month than in years. Before our very eyes, walls are collapsing, seemingly inviolable lines of confrontation are eroding, new States are emerging and the political map of the world is changing - as a result not of wars, as in the past, but of peaceful, democratic development. These changes are affecting not only Europe but also other regions of the world, where the ideas of democracy, freedom, justice and equal rights are 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a transcript of a meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, discussing the cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament. The speaker, Mr. Batsanov, references the changing world order, democratic development, and the collapse of walls and lines of confrontation. The focus is on global politics and disarmament, with no direct mention of economic, environmental, or social issues.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology