Special Committee decision of 17 August 1989 concerning Puerto Rico and the related hearing of concerned organizations; and the question of western Sahara. I have been informed by the Secretariat that owing to circumstances beyond its control, the working paper on the Falkland Islands (Malvinasl ~ill not be issued until tomorrow morning and that, for the same reasons. the one on Gibraltar, might not be available before Thursday morning. Meanwhile, as programmed, we shall hear petitioners and organizations concerned this morning: Does any member wish to comment, bearing in mind, as noted in aide-memoire ·17/90, that our programme of work is subject to trodifications as necessary and appropriate? Mr. CISTERNAS (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): Thank you, Sir, for the information. Of course, we should all like the session to be as brief as possible, but mv delegation is fully aware that you, through your wise guidance, and the Secretariat, by providing the necessary documentation, have done everything possible to ensure that the Committee gets its cbcuments on time. If that has not occurred, it is because of· for~· majeure~ For its part, my delegation would have no difficulty working for a few days beyond the original schedule, and we support your appeal to the Committee. EMS/6 A/AC.109/PV.1369 4-5 The'CHAIRMANi The Secretariat has taken note of repeated appeals to get our papers ready in time~ and it is exerting the maximum effort to do so. Mr~ ANVIRE (Cote d'Ivoire) (interpretation from French)i Mr: Chairman~ I think that all delegations here are aware of the efforts you and the Secretariat have made to try to ensure that our work is carried out in accordance with the original schedule~ But much essential work remains to be done; and for our part we 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting or session of a special committee, discussing various topics such as Puerto Rico, Western Sahara, Falkland Islands, and Gibraltar. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the committee is dealing with international relations and territorial disputes. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. It seems more focused on political and territorial issues.

**Category**
International relations