examination of the situation in the Middle East. Since there are no objections, it is so decided. Accordingly, I invite Ambassador Hoveyda, the reprcsentativc of Iran, to take the place reserved for him at the side of the Council chamber. He will be invited to take place at the Council table when it is his turn to speak. At the invitation of the President, Mr. F. HoveJida (Iran) took the place reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. 4. The PRESIDENT (translation from Russian): I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guinea, who is first on the list of speakers. 5. Mr. CISSOKO (Guinea) (interpretation from French): Mr. President, before taking up the item on our agenda may 1 I be allowed, on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Guinea, to congratulate you on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council at a time when once again this body is met to consider one of the most urgent problems that has confronted it for more than a quarter of a century. It is also my duty to pay a special tribute to your personal qualities as an able diplomat whose common sense and love for peace and freedom of peoples are sure signs of the success of our deliberations. 6. It is also my duty to express my gratification con- cerning the excellent relations of friendship and co- operation which exist between our two countries and the spirit of active solidarity which has always characterized the relations between our two Governments. 7. I would be derelict in my duty if I failed to greet and congratulate here the outgoing President, Ambassador Abdulla of the Democratic Republic of the Sudan, for having guided ably and wisely the work of the Council during the month of May. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a transcript of a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, discussing a situation in the Middle East. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with speakers congratulating each other on their roles and expressing gratitude for the relations between their countries. There is no mention of economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or science and technology. However, the topic of international relations and diplomacy is prominent, suggesting that the category may be related to international politics or conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations