translate English to French: At its first session, the Conference should focus its attention on laying down the groundwork—work programmes, programme strategies and frameworks—that would allow it to function effectively in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention.
À sa première session, la Conférence devait s'attacher avant tout à jeter les bases (programmes de travail, stratégies et cadres de programmes) qui lui permettraient de fonctionner efficacement, conformément aux dispositions pertinentes de la Convention.