the High Commissioner so as to avert any new crisis. He hoped that it would be adopted by consensus. 3. Mr. HAMDEN (Lebanon) said that he simply wished to state that as far as his delegation was concerned, it was clearly understood that the draft conclusion did not authorize any distinction to be drawn between the various situations in which the Office of the High Commissioner was called to intervene in accordance with its mandate, whether they were international in character or were limited to the territory of one State. 4. The CHAIRMAN proposed that the Executive Committee should adopt the draft conclusion published in document A/AC.96/ES/CRP.4 by consensus. 5. It was SO decided. 6. The CHAIRMAN invited the Executive Committee to consider the draft conclusion on staffing matters (A/AC.96/ES/CRP.5). 7. Mr. ANELL (Sweden) commented that the document, which his delegation supported, sought to emphasize the fact that although the restructuring and staff reduction measures undertaken by UNHCR were necessary, it was important to assure and preserve staff morale while they were being implemented. He proposed the following minor amendment to the third preambular paragraph: "Aware of the hardship that affected staff members will face as a result of reductions in staffing levels and of the effect such reductions would have on staff morale;". 8. The oral amendment proposed by Sweden was adopted. 9. The CHAIRMAN suggested that the Executive Committee should adopt by consensus the draft conclusion published in document A/AC.96/ES/CRP.5, as amended. 10. It was 60 decided. 11. The CHAIRMAN said that the Executive Committee had thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 5. A/AC.96/SR.451 page 3 REVIEW OF MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING REFUGEES IN 1990 (agenda item 6) (A/AC.96/ES/CRP.1) 12. The CHAIRMAN invited delegations to make their comments on the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a meeting record of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The discussion revolves around the adoption of draft conclusions related to the Office of the High Commissioner and staff matters, which suggests a humanitarian focus. The context is likely related to refugee crises and the management of refugee affairs.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief