concerning direct responsibility for the presence of remnants of war had no bearing for the country, neither inforrnation nor connent was ca11ed for (the Netherlands) t (h) Qatar bad no problem at present but was concerned about future difficulties in the form of oit spills, mines and shipwrecks resulting fron the Gulf wari it woul-d appreciate assistance in the regardt (i) PoLand was prePared to consider the possibility of providing Polish experts to assist in removing material remnants of war found in developing countr ies. 6. Of the agencies, programmes and other entities nithin the United Nations systen that lrere requested to provj.de information on the problen' none was involved in activities relating to the renoval of nateri'al remnants of war and accordingly t.hey eere unable t'o provide information in that regard' '7. The great majority of Menber States have not provided information on expertise and availabfe equ j.pnent or on bilaleral negotiations undertaken by thern to conclude agreenents for the solution of the problern of remnants of q'ar' For thj's reason' the Secretary-General will be unable to evaluate the actual needs of che developing countries affected so as to assist them in their efforts to 'letect and clear mater ial rennants of war.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the removal of remnants of war, specifically mines, oil spills, and shipwrecks, and the assistance needed to clear these hazards in developing countries. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a multilateral or international context. The mention of countries, agencies, and the Secretary-General also points towards an international organization.

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