dispense with the secret ballot and to declare Ambassador Carlos Lechuga Hevia of Cuba elected Vice-Chairman of the First Committee by acclamation. Mr. Carlos Lechuga Hevia (Cuba) was elected Vice-Chairman of the First Committee by acclamation. The CHAIRMAN: I wish to convey to Ambassador Carlos Lechuga my warmest congratulations on the distinction that has been conferred upon him and assure him of my confidence that we shall co-operate in a harmonious manner so that we can jointly discharge the responsibilities incumbent upon us. Regarding the election of the second Vice-Chairman, I should like to inform members of the Committee that due to ongoing consultations, the election of our second Vice-Chairman will ~ke place at a later meeting. ELECTION OF THE RAPPORTEUR Mr. KESSELY (Chad) (interpretation from French): Sir, I should like first of all to congratulate you most sincerely on your election as Chairman of the First Committee. I share completely the views of the preceding speaker that, thanks to your skill, qualifications and experience as a diplomat, our work will be successful. I also wish to convey my congratulations to Ambassador Carlos Lechuga Hevia of Cuba, who has just been elected Vice-Chairman. Lastly, I should to express my best BHS/NH A/C.l/40/PV. 2 7 (Mr. Kessely, Chad) wishes to the Secretariat, especially to Mr. Kheradi, without whose assistance our work would be in vain. It is my honour and pleasure to submit the candidacy of Mr. Yannis SOuliatis for the post of Rapporteur of the First Committee. Mr. Souliatis, who is now Special Counsellor to the Foreign Ministry of Greece, is an experienced academic and internationalist. After having completed his studies at the Athens Political Science School, Mr. Souliatis travelled to France where he obtained the law school diploma, the international studies diploma and a doctorate in law. After his 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting of the First Committee, which is likely a committee of the United Nations General Assembly. The language and tone suggest a formal and diplomatic context. The topics discussed, such as the election of a Vice-Chairman and the nomination of a Rapporteur, are also typical of UN committee meetings. Given the formal and diplomatic nature of the text, it is likely that the topic falls under a category related to international relations or UN activities.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology