adopted before 1 January 1965, became fully operative on that date. SEVENTEENHUNDREDANDTHIRTEENTHMEETING Held in New York on Wednesday, 16 May 1973, at 4 p.m. Puesidetit: Mr. Rahmatalla ABDULLA (Sudan). Present: The representatives of the following States: Australia, Austria, China, France, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Sudan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Yugoslavia. Provisional agenda (S/Agenda/1713) 1. Adoption of the agenda. 2. Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: (a) Letter dated 8 May 1973 from the representatives of Guinea and Kenya to the President of the Security Council (S/l 0925); (b) Second special report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia (S/10920 and Corr.1). The meeting wus called to order at 4.35 p.m. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: (a) Letter dated 8 May 1973 from the representatives of Guinea and Kenya to the President of the Security Council (S/10925); @J/ Second special report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia (S/10920 and Corr. I) I. The PRESIDENT: I have received from the repre- sentative of Somalia a letter containing a request for an invitation to take part in the discussion of the item on the agenda under the terms of Article 31 of the Charter, without the right to vote. In accordance with the usual Practice of the Council and with the provisional rules of procedure I propose, if I hear no objection, to invite the representative of Somalia to participate in the discussion under the terms of that Article. At the imitation of the President, Mr. NW Elmi (Somalia) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, discussing a specific issue related to a country, Southern Rhodesia. The topic is not directly related to economic development, natural resources, or environment, but rather a political situation. The presence of a representative from Somalia, requesting to participate in the discussion, suggests that the issue may have international implications. Given the context, it is likely that the topic is related to international relations, politics, or security.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations