updating the relationship between Colombia and the Holy See. This initiative, which is supported by the great majority of Colombians, aims to do away with outdated restrictions on the role of the State, particularly in respect of family law, thereby furthering the pastoral role of the church, the full implementation of human freedoms and the constitutional responsibility of the State without encroaching upon Catholic doctrine or faith. The aim of the agreements sought by Colombia in this respect is to achieve similar conditions to those in other Catholic countries in Latin America and throughout the world. PROTECTION FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES 30. Naturally, all of these efforts undertaken by the Government to ensure a better way of life for Colombians do not exclude the country's indigenous population of 450,000. 31. On 23 April 1988, the President of the Republic made a speech on the occasion of the transfer of an estate to the indigenous communities in Amazonas, reaffirming his own political will as well as that of the National Government to guarantee the indigenous population the benefit of all rights. In the first part of his statement, which is reproduced below, the President reaffirmed the rights of the indigenous population; ”... i-.he National Government is aware that the policy adopted by the Colombian State towards its indigenous population has been based on the following fundamental principles which have guided legislation passed so far in this field. E/1986/4/Add.25 page 12 Indigenous communities are entitled to an exclusive territory on which they may settle and pursue their productive activities. They are entitled to adopt their own forms of organization, to set their own rules and to elect their authorities. They enjoy a marked degree of autonomy in handling their domestic affairs. They have the right to examine their 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the Colombian government's efforts to update its relationship with the Holy See, specifically in regards to family law and indigenous communities. This suggests that the text is more focused on social and cultural issues rather than economic or industrial development. Additionally, the text mentions the protection of indigenous communities and their rights, which further supports the idea that the text falls under the categories related to human rights and social development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education, Culture