derive from studies by national authorities in different countries, indicate the urgency and importance of the question of prohibition of attacks on nuclear facilities. As in 1985, the NPT review conference will deal with the matter. Unfortunately, during the last five years there has not been much progress to report from the Conference on Disarmament. The discussion in the working group on track B has started on the scope issue. Its fundamental importance certainly justifies this in-depth discussion. It is the hope of my delegation that the discussion will not be confined to a repetition of well-known positions, but rather will strive to overcome existing gaps. The work in the group on track B should now concentrate on drawing up a treaty text based on feasible and realistic premises that would serve a real and practical purpose. The elements of such a treaty are already in the track B "rolling text". The Swedish Government attaches great importance to the future viability of the non-proliferation regime. In its view, the fourth review conference regarding the non-proliferation Treaty stands out as a major event. With the third meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the NPT review conference taking place at the end of this month we are now entering the final phase of the preparatory work. Up to now the preparations have been running smoothly. Organizational matters have to a large extent been settled, and valuable background documents have been produced and discussed. It is my belief that there is a general and genuine will among States parties to do their utmost to bring this important review conference to a successful conclusion. CD/PV.550 10 (Mr. Hyltenius, Sweden) The NPT is not yet a universal treaty. Although new States have successively joined, thus reinforcing the Treaty, some important States with 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be focused on international diplomacy and disarmament, specifically the discussion around the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Conference on Disarmament. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion among government representatives. The text does not mention specific economic or social issues, but rather focuses on the international relations and security aspects of nuclear disarmament.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology