text: Ad Hoc Committee on the Comprehensive Programme of Disarmament and allow it to go to work. First, the formulation of the CPD is the common desire of the international community. Since 1978, the United Nations General Assembly, the Special Session on Disarmament and the Committee on Disarmament have all adopted relevant resolutions and documents affirming the need for formulating CD/PV.571 23 (Mr. Hou Zhitong. China) this programme and calling for its earliest preparation. The Conference has been engaged in that task for more than 10 years and has made much progress. Moreover, numerous proposals and views have been put forward by various delegations and countries. Here it should be mentioned in particular that the distinguished former Ambassador of Mexico, Mr. Garcia Robles, made an important contribution in this regard, as has the Group of 21. All this has provided a sound basis for further work on this matter. We should continue our efforts and not quit half way. Secondly, the CPD is an important and potent element of the international effort in disarmament. It will point to correct approaches and objectives for the progress of disarmament, and elaborate the important principles governing international negotiations for such progress. It will be of great importance for halting the arms race and promoting disarmament and be a safeguard to all of peace and security. The '90s will mark the third United Nations Disarmament Decade. The elaboration of the CPD will contribute significantly to the success of the Decade, and bring into full play the role of the United Nations as well as that of the Conference on Disarmament in the progress of disarmament. Thirdly, in 1989 all members of the Conference unanimously adopted a report to the forty-fourth session of the General Assembly stating as follows: "... agreed that it shall resume work with a view to resolving the 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing international relations and disarmament, with a focus on the United Nations and its efforts to promote disarmament and peace. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level international conference or meeting. The topics of disarmament, arms race, and international negotiations also suggest that the text is related to international security and politics.