the Committee's consideration of the item. The Committee decided to accede to the request. 21. At the same meeting, the representative of Fi^i made a statement, in the course of which he introduced draft resolution A/AC.109/L.1744 (A/AC.109/PV.1389). 22. At the same meeting, the representative of Vanuatu, on behalf of the South Pacific Forum members that are Members of the United Nations, made a statement (A/AC.109/PV.1389). Decision of the Special Committee 23. At its 1389th meeting, on 13 August 1990, the Special Committee adopted draft resolution A/AC.109/L.1744 without objection. The te^t of the resolution (A/AC.109/1049) is reproduced below (see also para. 114, draft resolution I); The Special Committee, Having considered the question of New Caledonia, Reaffirming the importance of the universal realisation of the right of peoples to self-determination, Recalling General Assembly resolutions 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1980 and 1541 (XV) of 15 December 1980, Noting the positive measures that continue to be pursued in New Caledonia by the French authorities, in co-operation with all sectors of the population, to promote political, economic and social development in the Territory, in order to provide a framework for its peaceful progress to self-determination, Acknowledging the close links between New Caledonia and the peoples of the South Pacific, and the positive actions of the French authorities to facilitate the further development of those links, 1. Urges all the parties involved, in the interest of all the people of New Caledonia, to maintain, in a spirit of harmony, their dialogues 2. Invites all the parties involved to continue promoting a framework for the peaceful progress of the Territory towards an act of self-determination in which all options are open, and which would safeguard the rights of all New Caledonians^ 3. Decides, subject to any directives which the General Assembly may give at its forty-fifth session, to continue to consider the item at its ne^t session. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political situation in New Caledonia and the progress towards self-determination. It mentions the French authorities' efforts to promote development and the importance of dialogue between parties involved. The text also references the connection between New Caledonia and the South Pacific region. Given these themes, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations and politics.

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