text: At the same time, the Eastern Group is supporting the idea that we should use the forthcoming months to prepare a more detailed programme of work for the Ad hoc Committee so that it can proceed with its work without delay at the beginning of the Conference's 1991 session. Finally, I would like to use this opportunity to express the extreme pleasure felt by the delegations of the Eastern Group at seeing a representative of Japan presiding over the Ad hoc Committee on a Nuclear Test Ban in the weeks to come. We are convinced that Ambassador Donowaki, thanks to his personal commitment, his great experience and diplomatic skill, will enable the Committee to gain the momentum to which I have already referred. I assure Ambassador Donowaki of our fullest support. I do this especially in my capacity as Group Co-ordinator for item 1 of our agenda. CD/PV.565 12 Mr. HOU (China) (translated from Chinese): Since thfs is the first time for me to take the floor at the plenary meetings of the summer session, please allow me to express my appreciation and thanks to the distinguished Ambassador Oswaldo de Rivero of Peru, President in June, for the dynamic efforts he made which resulted in a very good start for the summer session. I wish him every success in the important work in which he is now engaged. Respected Mr. President, I would also like to extend my warmest congratulations to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament for the month of July and my appreciation of the fruitful work that you have done. I am confident that, as the distinguished representative of Poland, with which China enjoys friendly relations, and with your rich experience and outstanding diplomatic skills, you will surely lead the 
analysis: The text appears to be a speech delivered at the Conference on Disarmament, discussing the work of the Ad hoc Committee on a Nuclear Test Ban and expressing appreciation for the new president of the Conference. The language used is diplomatic and formal, indicating a focus on international relations and global governance. The topic of nuclear disarmament suggests a connection to international security and disarmament, which are often addressed in the context of international relations.