endeavour leading to the final determination of a political status chosen by the people of Palau. B. Economic, social and educational advancement 3. The Council notes that the peoples of the Trust Territory, in the exercise of their right to self-government as set out in Article 76 Q of the Charter of the United Nations, have elected to assume full responsibility for administration in the economic, social and educational fields. 4. The Council considers that any difficulties over the interpretation of the new status agreements should be resolved bilaterally by the parties concerned in accordance with the procedures mutually agreed and laid down in the relevant new status agreements. S. The Council notes the concerns of the Government of Palau regarding economic development and self-sufficiency. It shares the view that continued efforts are needed in this regard. It welcomes the recent improvements reported in the tourism and fisheries sectors. 6. The Council welcomes the steps taken by the Administering Authority to assist Palau in particular in the areas of fisheries enforcement, the campaign against drug trafficking and abuse, public health and safety, and the operation and maintenance of public works facilit.i'.es. It hop·es that further progress will continue to be made in these fields. C. General 7. The Council notes with satisfaction the assurances given by the Administering Authority that it will continue to fulfil its responsib ilities under the United Nations Charter ·and under the Trusteeship Agreement. '1,../ / ... Notes T/L,1276/Rev.1 English Page 3 l/ 1989 Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1989, forty-second annual report to the United Nations on the administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, transmitted by the United States of A:merica to the United Nations pursuant to Article 88 of the Charter of the United Nations (Department of the Interior). 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report on the administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, specifically focusing on the progress made by Palau in achieving self-government and economic development. The text mentions various sectors, such as tourism, fisheries, and public works, which suggests that the report is not solely focused on one specific area. However, the emphasis on economic development, fisheries enforcement, and public health and safety points towards a category that encompasses economic and social development.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Health