Committee had pending before it8 draft articles 6, 7, 6, 9 and 10 on State responsibilityr draft articles 17 to 28 on jurisdictional immunities of States and their propertyr draft articles 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 on the Draft Code of crimes against the peace and security of mankind; draft articles 1, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 20 on the Law of the non-navigational uses of international watercourses, as well as article 3, paragraph 1 and article 4 of a draft Annex! draft articles 1 to 9 on International liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law; and draft articles 1 to 11 on Relations between States and international organisations (second part of the topic). - 291 -promotion of the progressive development of international l&w and its codif ication” 0The Commission considers that it would be ah essential contribution to the Decade if it aould finalise work on the topice presently on its agenda. The Cammission further considers that a particularly appropriate contribution to the beeio purposes of the Decade and the strengthening of the rule of law in international relations would be the preparation by the Commission of a draft statute for an international criminal court, if the Qeneral Assembly so decides. of the. wit&M 550. The Commission notes with satisfaction the continuation within the Sixth Committee of the Qeneral Assembly of efforts to improve the ways in which the report of the Commission is considered in the Comm?ttee, with a view to providing effective guidance for the Commission in its work, The Commission is aware of the need to facilitate the consideration of its report by the Sixth Committee. It has in particular endeavoured to meet the expectations of the General Assembly as reflected in paragraph 4 (c) of resolution 44135,
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the work of the United Nations Sixth Committee, focusing on the preparation of draft articles and statutes related to international law, including state responsibility, jurisdictional immunities, international criminal courts, and international liability. The text does not seem to be related to specific sectors like economic development, natural resources, or industry, but rather to the framework and mechanisms that govern international relations.

**Category**
International relations, Law