It therefore encourages the Administering Authority to continue its technical assistance in order to develop and protect fishing. 28. The Council is in fact concerned at the disproportion between the catches made by foreign boats and those made by local fishermen within the 200-mile economic zone. Once more the council requests the Administering Authority to take the necessary steps, while respecting existing legislation and treaties, to protect and preserve the Territory's interests. ¡ ... T/L.1245 English Page 8 29. The Council welcomes the co-operation begun between Japan and Palau with a view to facilitating the building up of the fishing industry. 30. The Council notes with satisfaction the setting up of a body named •National Fisheries Corporation", which contributes to the development of fishing in each of the Federated States. 31. The Council takes note of the Administering Authority's stated position with regard to the law of the sea, and recognizes that, until the terrnination of the Trusteeship Agreement, the Authority will remain responsible for that question. 3. Transport and cornmunications 32. The Council recalls that the key to development líes in the creation and maintenance of a cornrnunications infrastructure to overcorne the disadvantages presented by the nurnber of archipelagos and the dista~ces separating thern. 33. The Council notes that, with regard to telecomrnunications, the satellite network is operational. It strongly encourages the Administering Authority to continue its material, financia! and technical assistance both for voice and for radio and teletype links. 34. The Council welcornes the continuing development of the road infrastructure, and requests the Administering Authority to ensure release of the $2 million credit for the circumferential road project in Kosrae. It takes note with satisfaction of the additional $2 million granted to Pohnpei for its circumferential road. It is concerned, however, at the present lack of infrastructure on the island o~ Babeldthuap. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the development of Palau's fishing industry, infrastructure, and communications, which suggests that economic development and natural resources are key themes. Additionally, the text mentions the need for technical assistance and cooperation with other countries, which may imply international trade and diplomacy.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Transport and communication