2~. Althouoh further adjustments and new consultations miqht still be necessary, there was no doubt that the draft prepared by the Special Rapporteur for the topic of the law of the non-navioational uses of international watercourses provided a aood basis for future work on that topic. Even if the topic w~s essentially of a leaal nature, it also had political and economic overtones, and it was therefore of the utmost importance that the future instrument should take all those into account. His deleqation noted that different points of view had been expressed on the form that the instrument should take. His delegation was of the view that it should be fair, praamatic and reasonable; if those conditions were met, the same result would be achieved no matter what form was adopted. 27. The content of the draft should be based on a comprehensive study of international practices. In particular, chapter II, on the riahts and duties of watercourse States, should fully reflect the established principles reoarding permanent sovereianty of States over their natural resources, equitable sharinq of the use of the waters, equality and mutual benefit, oood-neiahbourliness and the obliqation not to cause harm to the riohts and interests of other States, and should strike a balance between the riohts and interests of the upper and lower riparian States. To avoid any conflict between specific existinq or future watercourse aqreements and the proposed instrument, and to win general acceptance for the latter, the draft should avoid enterino into superfluous detail. For instance, chapter III, dealinq with co-operation and management in reaard to international watercourses, could probably be consolidated and simplified, or its subject matter could be left to specific aoreements. 2R. Althouah the jurisdictional immunities of States and their property was one of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international water law, specifically the law of non-navigational uses of international watercourses. It touches on issues of sovereignty, cooperation, and the balance of rights and interests between riparian states. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on international diplomacy and treaty-making.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International relations