the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organi­ zation, to assist Zambia in the fields identified in the report of the Special Mission and the annexes thereto; 5. Requests the Secretary-General in collaooration with the appropriate organizations of the United Na­ tions system, to organize with immediate effect all forms of financial, technical and material assistance to Zam­ bia to enable it to carry out its policy of economk independence from the racist regime of Southern Rhodesia. 6. Requests the Economic and Social Council to consider periodically the question of economic assist­ ance to Zambia as envisaged in the present resolution. Adopted unanimously at the 1694th mreting THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST18 Decisions At its 1705th meeting, on 12 April 1973, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled: "The sit­ uation in the Middle East: Letter dated 12 April 1973 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the P,resident of the Secu­ rity Council (S/10913)".rn At its 1706th meeting, on 13 April 1973, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of Algeria and the Syrian Arab Republic to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. At its 1708th meeting, on 17 April 1973., the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representative of Tunisia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. At its 1710th meeting, on 20 April 1973, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representative of Jordan to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. Resolution 331 (1973) of 20 April 1973 The Security Council, Having heard the statement of the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt,20 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, economic assistance, and diplomatic efforts. The resolution is addressing the situation in the Middle East and requesting financial, technical, and material assistance to Zambia. These topics suggest that the category should be related to international relations, economic development, and humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief