believe, we should work out the terms for negotiations on this issue in order to persevere, on the basis of consensus, with the elaboration of a reliable and lasting system. In any event, all the multilateral questions relating to nuclear weapons are within the purview of the Conference on Disarmament. Consequently my delegation considers that the Conference on Disarmament should spare no effort to concentrate henceforth on the substantive issues concerning a nuclear test ban, the cessation of the arms race and nuclear disarmament. It must be recognized that the Conference on Disarmament has not really made decisive progress on these last two issues either, whether from the point of CD/PV.553 21 (Mr..Sene. Senegal ) view of a structured debate on the cessation of the nuclear arms race or on the negotiation and elaboration of principles and confidence-building measures for nuclear disarmament, which of course would be inseparable from prevention in the field of nuclear proliferation. In all likelihood, the Fourth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is to open shortly in Geneva and will offer an opportunity for an exhaustive analysis of all the factors that can enhance the credibility of the Treaty. The Treaty has proved to be a useful tool in efforts to combat the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and for that reason the maintenance and strengthening of this régime deserve support. The fundamental objective of the Treaty is the reduction of nuclear arms, followed by their elimination. In this context, the proliferation of technologies making use of fissionable material, which have prompted so many warnings, also merits our attention. The fourth NPT conference is to consider the validity of the Treaty after 1995. Senegal will participate in this forthcoming review conference 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech focused on international relations, disarmament, and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. The language used is formal and technical, indicating a discussion of complex international issues. The speaker references the Conference on Disarmament, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and the Fourth Review Conference, suggesting a focus on international organizations and agreements.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology