Pederated States of Micronesia. / ... T/L.1245 English Page 10 47. In that regard, the Council is pleased to note the extremely beneficia! :inancial contribution that tourism makes to the Territory's economy, particularly 1n the area of employment. • 48. The Council wishes to encourage the Administering Authority to continue to promote the image of Micronesia abroad, both among investors and among individuals, so that tourism may contribute to the Territory's economic development and to a better knowledge of its art and traditions. C. SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES l. Health matters · Co-operation in the health field 49. The Council is reassured to hear from the Administering Authority that continued co-operation between it and the territorial Governments in the health field might be feasible in the immediate post-Trusteeship period, if the parties concerned deem it desirable. The Council urges the Administering Authority and the territorial Governments to give consideration to this matter. Hospitals and medical facilities so. The Council is encouraged at the news that the construction of the Corranonwealth Health Center in Saipan is progressing well despite earlier. setbacks. It notes that when this new health facility becomes operational in 1986, the Northern Mariana lslands expects a reduction in costa resulting from off-island medica! referrals, as well as enhanced medical services. 51. The Council is particularly pleased to hear that the renovation of the hospital on Ebeye lsland has been completed and that the new 80-bed hospital complex at Majuro will be occupied by late 1985. 52. The Council expresses satisfaction that the renovation of an additional wing of the existing hospital in Palau should be completed shortly. lt notes the priority Palau attaches to funding for a modern 80-bed hospital complex in Palau and that, according to the Administering Authority, this is likely to cost 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the development of the Pederated States of Micronesia, with a specific emphasis on tourism, health, and infrastructure. The language used suggests that the text is discussing the economic and social development of the region, with a focus on promoting tourism, improving health facilities, and enhancing medical services.

**Category**
Economic development, Health