you have to say. we can count on your co-operation in c<1.rrying ont th.i G t<~slc. meet as many of you, the people of Palc\U, as possible. To that holding public meetings in as many places as we can to l1enr what We shall also be available to meet any groups ur individuals who may wish to see us. We are very honoured to have been invited to participate in this imp!Jrl.<:1nt occasion in Palau's history. I should like, on behalf of the United Nations, to thank you for your courtesy and friendliness towards us and to send yott every good wish for a happy and prosperous future. -14-Annex II REPUBLIC OF PALAU PUBLIC LAW NO. 3-10 TIURD OLBIIL ERA KEWLAU ~PLNO. ______ 3_-1_0 ______ _ Third Regular Session, July 1989 (Intro. as H. B. NO. 3-56-3, HD2, SD3, CDl) To provide for a referendul!l on the Compact of Free Association, as executed by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Palau on January 10, 1986, and its related Subsidiary Agreements, subject to the interpretations set forth herein, to establish a time and procedures for the referendum and plebiscite on the Compact of Free Association, to provide for a program of political education on the Compact, and for other purposes. TilE PEOPLE OF PAI.AU REPRESENTED IN TiiB OLBIIL ERA KEWIAU DO ENACT AS FOL.I.LWS: Section 1. Legislative P,clarations and Findings. The Olbiil Era Kelulau declares: (1) That this generation of Palauans must decide the future political status for themselves and for the generations to come. (2) That Palauans themselves must decide what their own purpose and destiny should be, as the United States defines and clarifies its interests in the Pacific region and in Palau, and as the U.N. Trusteeship Council 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to an international agreement between the Republic of Palau and the United States, with a focus on the Compact of Free Association. It mentions public meetings, political education, and a referendum, suggesting that the document is concerned with the political future of Palau and its relationship with the US.

**Category**
International trade, Education