Conference on Kampuchea on 21 February 1990. These consultations were aimed at obtaining first-hand information on the various initiatives undertaken at the regional level as well as by the five permanent members of the Security Council with a view to finding a comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodian problem. /... A/CONF.109/16 English Page 4 12. The mission of the Ad Hoc Committee visited Tokyo, Jakarta and Salzburg from 20 to 30 July 1990. The mission was composed of Mrs. Absa Claude Diallo (Senegal), Chairman, Mr. Paul Noterdaeme (Belgium), Vice-Chairman, and Mr. Nitya Pibulsonggram (Thailand). Mr. Birabhongse Kasemsri (Thailand) replaced Mr. Pibulsonggram for the delegation's discussions at Tokyo. 13. During the mission, extensive consultations were held on the situation in Cambodia and on the prospects for a comprehensive political settlement of that issue in the light of developments since the adoption of General Assembly resolution 44/22 and of the results of the discussions on Cambodia of the five permanent members of the Security Council. The mission indicated that the purpose of the consultations was to underscore the continuing concern of the international community for the Cambodian problem and to obtain the widest possible support for a comprehensive political settlement. 14. The mission stated that one of the main objectives of the Ad Hoc Committee was to encourage the initiation of a process of negotiations leading to the implementation of the Declaration on Kampuchea 2/ adopted by the International Conference and of the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly. The mission expressed the view that a just and lasting settlement of the Cambodian problem must be based on the following principles: the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Cambodia under international supervision and verification, national reconciliation and the establishment of a Supreme National Council, an enhanced United Nations 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic effort to resolve a political conflict in Cambodia, focusing on the withdrawal of foreign forces, national reconciliation, and the establishment of a Supreme National Council. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and politics.

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