22 May he had addressed the following letter to the Secretary-General: "I wish to refer to the progress report on the United Nations Emergency Force which you trans­ mitted to the Security Counciil on 20 May 1974 (S/ 11248/ Add.3) 11 concerning the request of the Irish Government for repatriation of the Irish con­ tingent now serving with the United Nations Emer­ gency Force. You noted in that report that the Gov­ ernment of Ireland had indicated that it would send suitable air transport to the area in order to carry out the repatriation operation. You added that the Commander of UNEF had reported that in view of the situation he was making arrangements for the Irish contingent to be relieved by the Nepalese bat­ talion which had been acting as Force reserve. "After having informed the members of the Se­ curity Council of the situation and after having con­ sulted with thr;:m, I am now in a position to inform you that the members of ,the Council have no ob­ jection to the request of the Government of Ireland being complied with and, accordingly, aQ;ree to the course of action set out in your report. The Chinese delegation dissociated itself from this matter." At its 1773rd meeting, on 30 May 1974, the Coun­ cil, foUowing the adoption of its agenda, proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled: "The situation in ,the Middle East: "(a) Letter dated 30 May 1974 from the Per­ manent Represe!lltative of the United States 10 Two rnc-mbers (China and Iraq) did not participate in the voting. 11 See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-ninth Year, Supplement for April, May and lune 1974. 4 of America to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/11304);11 "(b) Report of the Secretary-General (S/11302 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report from the United Nations Security Council, discussing the repatriation of an Irish contingent serving with the United Nations Emergency Force. The context suggests a conflict or crisis situation, and the report mentions the Middle East, which is a region known for its complex political and security issues. Given the focus on military operations and repatriation, it is likely that the category is related to international relations, conflict, or peacekeeping.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations