proposals relating to this question that might be submitted to the Special Committee: (ii) to examine the progress report of the Secretary-General on the elaboration o the draft handbook on the peaceful settlement of disputes between States: requested the Special Committee to keep the question of the rationalisation of the procedures of the United Nations under active review; also requested the Special Committee to be mindful of the importance of reaching general agreement whenever that had significance for the outcome of its work: and requested the Secretary-General to continue, on a priority basis, the preparation of the draft handbook on the peaceful settlement of disputes between States, on the basis of the outline elaborated by the Special Committee and in the light of the views expressed in the course of the discussions in the Sixth Committee and in the Special Committee (resolution 44137). m/ References for the forty-fourth session (agenda item 146): (a) (b) (c) (d) fe) (f) (g) (h) Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organisation: Supplement No. 33 (A/44/33)1 Report of the Fifth Committee: A/44/6308 Report of the Sixth Committee: A/44/1681 Statement submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with rule 153 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly (Progrsmme budget for the biennium 1990-1991): A/C.5/44/38 (relates also to item 123); Resolution 44137 and decision 4414151 Meeting of the Fifth Committees A/C.5/44/SR.501 Meetings of the Sixth Committeer A/C.6/44/SR.7-15 and 44; Plenary meeting: AI44IW.12. AiQWlQQ English Page 399 At the same session, the General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Sixth Committee, commended the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and an the Strengthening of the Role of the Organisation for the completion of its work 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the work of the United Nations, specifically the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organisation, and its efforts to promote peaceful settlement of disputes between states. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is of a political or international relations nature. There is no mention of economic development, natural resources, or other specific sectors that would fall under the categories listed.

**Category**
International relations