257. The representative of France, observing that the report of the Trusteeship Council had been adopted unan$mousl$, apart from one vote, said that that had pleased his delegation since the report entirely reflected both the discussions that had taken place in the Council and the concerns and hopes of the various people who had spoken during the Council’s session. He expressed appreciation of the work that had been done because the ultimate objective of the Council was consideration of the interests of the people of the Territory. His delegation was convinced that concern for the interests of Micronesians had exclusively guided all delegations which, without any ulterior motives, had given their full attention to the discussions in the Council. The forthcoming visiting mission was renewed evidence of their interest in the Territory. -36- PART II. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 258. At its 1597th meet.ing, on 7 June 1985, the Trusteeship Council adopted the following conclusions and recommendations by a vote of 3 to 1. A. Political advancement 1. General 259. The Trusteeship Council reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of Micronesia to self-determination, including the right to independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the Trusteeship Agreement. It reiterates that free association is an option compatible with the Trusteeship Agreement, provided that the population concerned has freely accepted it. 2. Free association and the compacts 260. The Council takes note of the calls for termination of the Trusteeship Agreement made by the representatives of the territorial Governments in the course of the fifty-second session of the Council. The Council reiterates that it is for the Administering Authority to initiate in due course procedures leading to the termination of the Agreement. 261. The Council takes particular note of the views expressed by the representative 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political development and future of the Micronesia Territory, specifically the rights of the Micronesian people to self-determination and the possibility of independence or free association. It also mentions the role of the Trusteeship Council and the Administering Authority in this process. This suggests that the category should be related to politics or governance.

**Category**
Politics, Governance