members of that Committee were fully abided by, the Committee would be able to conduct a more inde­ pendent and subject-oriented examination than its predecessor. The Nordic countries attached great importance to the development of a constructive dialogue between the Committee and reporting States, and felt that the latter must be duly represent­ ed by competent experts. They also considered it important that the specialized agencies should parti­ cipate in the proceedings. They supported the candi­ dature of Mr. Jan Helgesen, of Norway, for member­ ship in the new Committee. 8. As was pointed out in the report of the Working Group (E/1986/49), there was room for improvement in the current guidelines for the preparation of country reports. The Committee should consider developing general guidelines for the reports to be submitted in accordance with articles 16 and 17 of the Covenant, taking into account the guidelines concerning major human rights instruments prepared by the Secretary-General. The guidelines should be kept constantly under review. 9. The Nordic countries congratulated the Press Section on the coverage given to the Working Group in 1986 and hoped that that coverage would be continued. 10. Mr. NOWORYTA (Poland) said that his dele­ gation attached importance to the implementation of the two International Covenants on Human Rights and believed that respect for human rights in their civil, political, economic, social and cultural aspects and the strengthening of international peace and security were mutually reinforcing. In that connec­ tion, he noted that Poland had sought to establish a direct link between the observance of the Interna­ tional Year of Peace and the efforts of the interna­ tional community to promote disarmament. Some of 14th meeting___!IJ May 1986 69 the events organized in Poland in observance of the Year were outlined in document N411305. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the workings of a committee or organization focused on human rights, with mentions of reports, guidelines, and dialogue between countries. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a context of international cooperation and policy-making.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education