The Conference once more emphasizes the increasing importance of the provision of Article X, especially in light of recent scientific and technological developments in the field of biotechnology, bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins with peaceful applications, which have vastly increased the potential for cooperation between States to help promote economic and social development, and scientific and techno logical progress particularly in the developing countries, in conformity with their interests, needs and priorities.
The Conference once more emphasizes the increasing importance of the provision of Article X, especially in light of recent scientific and technological developments in the field of biotechnology, bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins with peaceful applications, which have vastly increased the potential for cooperation between States to help promote economic and social development, and scientific and techno logical progress particularly in the developing countries, in conformity with their interests, needs and priorities.