inviting Member States and interested intergovernmental organizations to submit or bring up to date their comments on chapter II'of the reporE of the International Law Commission on the work of its thirtieth session, in particular the draft articles on rrost-favoured-nation clauses, and the provisions concerning such clauses on which the Connission was unable Eo take a decision. 2. As the European Economic Comrnunity has made clear in its Previous written observations and in its st,atenents in the Sixth Committee (see A/CN.4/308, A/35/2O3 and A/36/145), any general rules on nost-favoured-nation clauses, in addition to being well-balanced, should reflect practical realities. There is already a large body of law and pracEiee in this area that is applied in the conduct of the trade and other international dealings of all countries. It would accordingly be undesirable to interfere with this existing law and practice, so as to affecE arrangements noor in operation, without the fullest consideration being given Eo Ehe implications of any possible rnodifications and obtaining the agreemenE of aII those concerned. 3. The European Community is a leading trading partner of the najority of !4ember States of the United Nations. It may be useful therefore to recall some of the main aspects of its practice in the application of nrost-favoured-nation clauses or treatment.. The standard rule, which is applied notably in the case of developed count,ries, is that the Comurunity normally provides nost-favoured-nation treatment, either under the GATI provisions or autonomousLy. In the case of developing countries however, for whom the Community is a principal export narket, 4,/ preferential treatment (i.e. t,reatment better than rnost-favoured-nation treatment)is provided in nrost inst,ances. Under the Communityrs Scheme of Generalized Preferences, which is a major exanple, imports from developing countries are given duty-free access, either on an unlimited basis or, for specific product,s, within a
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international trade and economic agreements, specifically the application of most-favoured-nation clauses and treatment. The European Economic Community's practice in this area is highlighted, suggesting a focus on international trade and economic development. The text also mentions trade agreements, tariffs, and export markets, further supporting the conclusion that the text is primarily related to international trade.

**Category**
International trade