ern Ireland). Decision At its 1656th meeting, on 31 July 1972, in view of the request of the President of the United Nations Counc~l fo_r N a~ibi_a that the representatives of Guyana and N1gena be mv1ted to address the Security Council on behalf of the United Nations Council for Namibia in connexion with the item entitled "The situation in Namibia: report of the Secretary-General on the im­ plemen.t~tion of Security Council resolution 309 ( 1972) concermng the question of Namibia (S/10738)" 18 the Council decided to extend the appropriate invit;tions. Resolution 319 (1972) of I August 1972 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 309 ( 1972) of 4 February 1972, and without prejudice to other resolutions adopted on the question of Namibia, Having considered the report submitted by the Secre­ tary-GeneraJ19 in accordance with resolution 309 (1972), l. Notes with appreciation the efforts made by the Secretary-General in the implementation of resolution 309 (1972); 2. Reaffirms the inalienable and imprescriptib!e right of the people of Namibia to self-determination and independence; 18 Ibid., Twenty-seventh Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1972. 19 /bid., document S/10738. 5 3. Reaffirms also the national unity and territorial integrity of Namibia; 4. Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation and close-operation with the group of the Security Council established in accordance with resolution 309 ( 1972), to continue his contacts with all parties con­ cerned, with a view to establishing the necessary con­ ditions so as to enable the people of Namibia, freely and with strict regard to the principle of human equal­ ity, to exercise their right to self-determination and independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations; 5. Approves the proposal of the Secretary-General to proceed, after necessary consultations, with the ap­ pointment of a representative to assist him in the dis­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international relations and politics, specifically regarding the situation in Namibia, a country in southern Africa. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international governance and decision-making. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather deals with the implementation of a Security Council resolution and the promotion of self-determination and independence.

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