transboundary consequences which could not be considered purely fortuitous. Such activities, whether in the public sector or in the private sector, should be carried out under the responsibility of the State, with all due prudence and in accordance with the rules established in that regard by a convention. Furthermore, States should be able to demand an inquiry into, or negotiations on the activities or technological innovations of neighbouring countries that might have injurious consequences for them. The Commission should define norms of international co-operation on the subject stipulating that States which did not abide by those norms would be held liable for repairing the damage they caused. 4. His delegation noted that ILC had made little progress on the question of State responsibility. However, it had no doubt that the Commission would be in a position to complete the elaboration of balanced draft articles on the consequences of internationally wrongful acts in the near future. 5. Finally, he approved the Commission's methods and programme of work as set forth in its report. 6. Mr. L~~RA (Algeria) said that far-reaching changes had had a profound impact on the environment in which legal standards were applied. The adoption of the Charter of the United Nations had upset many values of a permissive legal order and, although certain traditional circles were unwilling to accept the new realities, it was comforting to see that the Commission, in a participatory and innovative spirit would not a priori tolerate halting the exchange of ideas or resignation in the face of difficulties. 7. Progress had been made on most of the items on the agenda of the Commission at its thirty-sixth session, particularly on the status of the diplomatic courier and the diplomatic bag not accompanied by diplomatic courier. Although doubts had been 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international law and cooperation, specifically in the context of state responsibility and environmental impact. It mentions the Commission's work on defining norms for international cooperation and holding states liable for damage caused by their activities. The text also touches on the idea of technological innovations and their potential consequences.

**Category**
International law, Science and technology