eliminate all nuclear weapons by the year 2010, and of all the non-nuclear-weapon States not to cross the nuclear weapons threshold". We hope that the States parties to the NPT will take advantage of the 1990 session to look at the genesis of this Treaty and take decisive steps towards a more broad-based régime as part of a comprehensive system of peace and security. Finally, I would like to quote the United Nations Secretary-General's end-of-year message of 27 December 1989, which sums up the options before us: "Despite the present uncertainties and recent violence, 1989 has been a historic and epoch-making year: this is by now universally recognized. ... There is little doubt that these developments have unfrozen the old fears and animosities which dominated the world for decades. They hold tangible promise of ending the incessant arms race. ... They have thus phenomenally advanced the interests of global peace. ... the new possibilities for international co-operation will remain but shadowy or sectional if they are not brought to bear on the old stubborn problems, unrelated to the cold war. ... The agenda for international action is not, therefore, lightened in the slightest degree. If anything, it now invites the undeflected attention which it has not received so far." It is our hope that the CD will reflect this prescription in exercising its mandate. CD/PV.548 19 The PRESIDENT : I thank the representative of India for his statement and for the kind words he addressed to the Chair. I now give the floor to the representative of Iraq, Ambassador Al-Ketal. Mr, AL-KETAL (Iraq) (translated from Arabic): First of all, Mr. President, I should like to say how pleased we are to see you, who represent Pakistan, a Muslim and friendly country, presiding over the Conference on Disarmament, because everyone is familiar with your skills.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing international relations, disarmament, and the pursuit of global peace. The language used is formal and emphasizes the need for cooperation among nations. The mention of specific dates and events, such as the year 2010 and the NPT, suggests that the text is focused on international diplomacy and treaty-making.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief