I have the honour to submit for your consideration some observations concerning those customary rules of behaviour that govern the making of statements by diplomatic representatives. My. observations are oc­ casioned by a letter dated 17 March 1983 [S/15648] recently addressed to you, the contents of which are laced with unfortunate innuendos of a personal nature that are categorically incompatible with the practice of the United Nations. Official views ·or opinions may always be expressed freely and there can be no substantive limitations in this regard. However, ad hominem arguments can have no bearing on the substance of issues and there '"Circulated under the douhle ,ymhol A/':,7/7%-S/15666. [ Original: English] [3/ March /983] can never be any legitimate justification for resorting to them. Such personal attacks must not be allowed at the United Nations. The sanctity of the person who is acting as an official representative of his authorities must be respected and protected by all. This is essen­ tial if diplomatic discourse is to continue within ac­ cepted limits of customary courtesy. It is therefore out of a sense of duty that I thus bring the matter to your attention. I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly and of the Security Council. (Si,.:necl) A. Co~kun KIRCA l'em1w1ent Repre.H'ntatil·c' ,f 7i,dey to t'1e United Nations DOCUMENT S/15667* Letter dated 30 March 1983 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People to the Secretary-General On behalf of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, it is my ·Tirculated undcr the douhlc ,ymhol A/3X/12X-S/1.~6f,7. 93 r Ori,.:itwl: Eng/is!, I [31 Marci, 1983 I solemn obligation to draw lo your immediate attention a distressing event in the occupied territories of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication, discussing the rules of behavior for diplomatic representatives and the use of personal attacks in official statements. It also mentions the occupied territories of the Palestinian People, which suggests a political or international relations context. The tone is formal and official, indicating a formal communication between government representatives or international organizations.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief