Moreover, the commission mioht also consider staooerino its consideration of major topics from year to year. 35. Since its composition had been enlarged in 1982 the Commission had become a much more representative body and was in a better position to accomplish its task in the interests ot the international community as a whole. It was to be hoped that it would play a more positive role in the struggle for peace and development. China was ready to make its contribution in that regard. 36. Mr. NGUYEN OUY BINH (Viet Nam) said that the commission had achieved substantial progress in preparino the draft articles on the status of the diplomatic courier and the diplomatic bag not accompanied by diplomatic courier. I ... A/C.6/39/SR.39 Enalish Paqe 11 (Mr. Nquyen Ouy Binh, Viet Nam) His deleqation believed that, despite the short duration of his function or stay in the receivinq State, the diplomatic courier should enjoy apprcoriate protection and immunities ratione personae. The diplomatic courier performing an official function could be granted treatment similar to that qiven to technical staff of a delegation or mission, even though his task was often more delicate. Such treatment would entail neither burden nor advantaqe for one State over the others since each State could be at the same time the sending, receiving and transit State. Account should be taken in that respect not only of the existina diplomatic conventions but also of current State practice, which attached importance to the Principles of respect of the State, reciprocity and non-discrimination. His delegation therefore supported in particular draft article 23 as presently drafted, and aareed that a proper balance should be struck between protection of the confidential nature of the diplomatic bag and the prevention of abuses, whose seriousness was sometimes exaagerated. The Commission should take care to apply in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and diplomacy, specifically the protection and treatment of diplomatic couriers and diplomatic bags. It mentions the importance of respect for the State, reciprocity, and non-discrimination, indicating that it is related to international law and diplomacy. There is no mention of economic development, natural resources, or any of the other categories.

**Category**
International relations, Diplomacy