of the representative of the Northern Mariana Islands about the future of the clothing industry, and expresses the hope that the Adrninistering Authority will ¡ ... T/L.1245 English Page 7 ensure that taxes on certain categories of goods are eliminated and that present quotas are raised. 22. The Council believes that the promotion of investment, particularly originating from the United States and Japan is of primary importance. It therefore requests the Administering Authority to encourage the organization of visita to the Territory by representatives of chambers of commerce and other professional associations with a view to attracting foreign capital. In· that connection, the Council notes with satisfaction that the Administering Authority remains sensitive to this important question. 2. Agriculture and marine resources Agriculture 23. The Council notes with satisfaction the position of the Administering Authority, which recognizes the primary importance of agriculture, first for interna! cónsumption, in order to reduce dependence on importa, and secondly for export. 24. For that reason, the Council takes note of the aid granted by the United States Department of Agriculture, in particular for studies on forestry and livestock production. 25. The Council is concerned at the consequences of the drought, particularly in the Marshall Islands, which caused a 14-per-cent reduction in copra production . It strongly encourages the Administering Authority to continue its aid to combat the effects of that natural disaster, particularly by proceeding with the planting programmes in progresa. 26. The Council expresses the hope that the Administering Authority will not slacken its efforts to provide agricultural training and assistance, in particular for determing crops, and methods of production and conducting export-market research . • Marine resources 27. Since the development of the Territory's marine resources are a priority objective, the Council renews its interest in the development of those resources. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the future of the clothing industry, investment, agriculture, and marine resources, which are all related to economic development and the use of natural resources. It also mentions the effects of a natural disaster, which adds a humanitarian aid and relief aspect.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Natural resources and environment