solutions in a coherent and comprehensive manner, bearing in mind the mandate of the High Commissioner. He was confident that UNHCR would overcome the obstacles facing it in a spirit of burden-sharing, solidarity and friendship. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS (item 2 of the provisional agenda) (A/AC.96/ES/L.1) 5. The agenda was a<itppte<i. A/AC.96/SR.448 page 3 STATEMENT BY THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (agenda item 3) 6. Mr. STOLTENBERG (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) welcomed participants to the extraordinary session and expressed his pleasure at attending the first formal meeting of the Executive Committee. He also welcomed the delegation of Namibia and said that Namibia's presence attested to the fruits of international solidarity and co-operation at its best. 7. Every week the national and international press carried reports about refugee migration, which reflected the increasing importance of UNHCR's work and the way it handled those situations. The refugee situation was a reflection of the world's political health and the international community's ability to cope with the situation was a reflection of its moral health. The refugee issue should no longer be viewed in terms of charity and the refugee problem should be placed on the political agenda. After four months in the post of High Commissioner, he was convinced that the concept of foreign policy was changing from one of dealing with an enemy to one where emphasis was placed on resolving common problems. Consequently, there was more dialogue between the Soviet Union and the United States of America and more opportunities had been created for solving problems than at any other time since the Second World War. However, not all the 38 wars being waged in the world today were between countries and indeed a number were within countries. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting or session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The High Commissioner is discussing the refugee situation and the importance of the UNHCR's work. He mentions the changing concept of foreign policy and the need to resolve common problems, which suggests that the topic is related to international relations and humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief