at its ne^t session, subject to any directives that the General Assembly might give in that connection at its forty-fifth session. 2. Gibraltar 14. The Special Committee considered the question of Gibraltar at its 1378thmeeting, on 20 August 1990. 15. During its consideration of the item, the Special Committee had before it a working paper prepared by the Secretariat containing information on developments concerning the Territory (A/AC.109/1044). Decision of the Special Committee 18. At its 1378th meeting, on 20 August 1990, taking into account related developments, the Special Committee decided, without objection, to continue its consideration of the item at its ne^t session, subject to any directives that the General Assembly might give in that connection at its forty-fifth session and, in order to facilitate consideration of the item by the Fourth Committee, to transmit the relevant documentation to the Assembly. 3. New Caledonia 17. The Special Committee considered the question of New Caledonia at its 1383rd and 1389th meetings, on 1 and 13 August 1990, respectively. 18. During its consideration of the item, the Special Committee had before it a working paper prepared by the Secretariat containing information on developments concerning the Territory (A/AC.109/1041 and Corr.l) and a draft resolution submitted by Fi^i (A/AC.109/L.1744). 19. At its 1383rd meeting, on 1 August, the Special Committee granted requests for hearing to Mr. Yann Célene Uregei, Front uni de libération Kanak (FULK)^ and Mr. Paul Neaoutyine, Front de libération nationale Kanak socialiste (FLNKS). At the 1389th meeting, on 13 August, statements were made by Mr. Rock Wamytan, on behalf of FLNKS, and Mr. Uregei (A/AC.109/PV.1389). -8-20. At the 1389th meeting, on 13 August, the Chairman informed the Special Committee that the delegation of Vanuatu had expressed the wish to participate in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and territorial disputes, specifically focusing on the Special Committee's consideration of Gibraltar and New Caledonia. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is likely related to international politics or international law.

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