UNITED NATIONS S Security Council Distr. GENERAL S/17548 9 October 1985 ORXGfNALl ENCLI SH LETTER DATED 8 OCTOBER 1985 FROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ITALY TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL Followinq the well known events which have led to the hijackinq of the Italian ship “Achille Laura”, I have the honour to request, on behalf of the Italian Cflvernment, that the matter be brought to the attention of the Security Council with a view to firmly condemninq such an act and to appealinq for the prompt liberation of the hostaqes. (Siqnad) Maur izio DUCCI Ambassador Permanent Representative - *.. I, 85-27721 24621, (E) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal letter from the Italian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, requesting that the Security Council address the hijacking of an Italian ship, "Achille Laura". This suggests that the issue is related to international security and potentially involves diplomatic or political tensions. The fact that the letter requests the prompt liberation of the hostages implies that the situation is urgent and requires international cooperation.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Transport and communication