text: to mark the work of the Agency. Thus, urgent steps should be taken to overhaul the present level of inadequate assistance to the non-nuclear-weapon States in the area of peaceful uses of nuclear technology. The painstaking preliminary work already done by the three Preparatory Committee meetings is an indication of the seriousness with which the Review Conference is being taken. There has been a sense of expectation arising from recent events and statements by those who are expected to give meaningful contribution towards general and complete disarmament. My delegation believes that neither the anticipation nor the expectations aroused by these encouraging statements are enough to make us feel secure or even over-optimistic. The stake is too high for complacency. As we move towards the Fourth Review Conference, several refrains will again be heard about putting the NPT on track. These will include appeals for universal adherence; reduction of vertical proliferation and prevention of other forms of nuclear proliferation; enhancement of international co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology; and establishment of additional nuclear-weapon-free zones as barriers against further proliferation. As useful as these measures could be, the success of genuine and lasting non-proliferation rests on a comprehensive test ban. Mr. President, let me now turn to the ongoing negotiations in the Ad hoc Committee on chemical weapons. My delegation notes with satisfaction the tremendous resources and efforts of the Chairman, Ambassador Hyltenius of Sweden, in ensuring continued progress. I believe that the outstanding issues in the convention can be resolved if a sense of urgency is injected into the negotiations. This brings me to our concern for chemical weapons, which must go far beyond the periodic expressions of abhorrence about their use. After all, those who have been accused of using these weapons are not solely or even necessarily the producers. Naturally, humanitarian concern about the effect 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic speech, discussing international relations, disarmament, and non-proliferation of weapons. The language used is formal and technical, indicating a focus on international agreements and treaties. The speech also touches on the importance of cooperation and humanitarian concerns.