Representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the usual excellence with which he discharged the duties of the office of President for the month of August. 1 am sure that 1 speak for all members in expressing deep appreciation to Mr. Troyanovsky for the great diplomatic skill with which he guided the Council’s work. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Date of elections to fill a vacancy in the International Court of Justice (S/17433) 3. The PRESIDENT: Members of the Council have before them document S/17433, which contains a note by the Secretary-General. 4. The resignation of J.udge Platon D. Morozov has created a vacancy on the International Court of Justice that has to be filled. It will be recalled that Judge Morozov had been elected to the Court by the Security Council and the General Assembly for a term starting on 6 February 1970 and re-elected for another term starting on 6 Febru- ary 1979, which was to expire on 5 February 1988. The Vice-President of the Court, by a cable dated 23 August 1985, confirmed by a letter of the Deputy-Registrar of the same date, informed the Secretary-General of the resigna- tion of Judge Platon D. Morozov of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 5. 1 am sure that 1 am expressing the sentiments of all the members of the Council in extending our appreciation to Judge Morozov, and to the delegation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, for his contribution to the delib- erations of the International Court of Justice. 6. Under article 14 of the Statute of the Court, the Security Council is required to fix a date for the election to fill any vacancy in the Court. Members of the Council have before them in document S/l7457 the text of a draft resolution 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the functioning of international organizations, specifically the United Nations Security Council, and the International Court of Justice. It discusses the election of a judge to fill a vacancy on the Court, and mentions the resignation of Judge Platon D. Morozov. This suggests that the category should be related to international organizations, diplomacy, or governance.

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