affected by an earthquake in 1972. The international community must respond to the situation in Mexico quickly and effectively, and he urged the Committee to support his Government's proposal. 2. The Committee decided to r~commend that the General Assembly should include the additional item in the agenda. 3. The Committee decided to recommend to the General Assembly that the item should be considered in plenary meeting and that it should be given priority because of its important and urgent character. 4. The CHAIRMAN said that the representative of Mexico had asked to participate in the discussion of the item; if there was no objection, he would invite him to take a place at the Committee table. 5. At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. Flores Alea (Mexico) took a place at the Committee table. 6. Mr. FLORES ALEA (Mexico) expressed his delegation's thanks to all members of the international community v1ho had expressed their solidarity with the Mexican people in its time of difficulty, and to the Committee for its prompt decision in the matter. The meeting rose at 2.55 p.m. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a response to a natural disaster, specifically an earthquake, and the international community's reaction to it. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a formal meeting or committee discussion. The focus is on the immediate response and support needed, rather than long-term development or economic growth.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief