participate in our meetings on disarmament and international security, as he has been detained elsewhere. I do not expect that he will be in a position to help us in our current endeavours. This, of course, will deprive the Brazilian delegation of his valuable contribution and it will increase the burden on my shoulders. But I feel relieved to have the company of Minister Sergio Duarte, who is well-known by all members and who also comes from Geneva. He will be doing most of the work of the Brazilian delegation in this Committee, and will be arriving over the weekend. JP/emv A/C.l/ 40/PV. 2 11 (Mr. Maciel, Brazil) On the other hand, the absence of my friend and colleague Mr. Souza e Silva gave me the welcome opportunity, Sir, to nominate you at the first meeting of the Committee, chaired by Ambassador de Pinies~ President of the General Assembly. Now that you have been elected to that difficult post, I am aware of my responsibility in having nominated you. However, I am sure you will do a wonderful job. I have known you for a long time, and I have no doubt that you have the skill and ability successfully to perform the task entrusted to you. It is not an easy task, as we all know, but the members of the Committee have given you a demonstration of their confidence, and I would say of their hope, by electing you by acclamation. I am sure that all our colleagues will give you all their assistance, and I can guarantee that my delegation will give you unqualified support in the discharge of your responsibilities. I hope that members of the Committee will especially support your efforts to have the Committee adopt rational working methods. In that 
**Analysis**
The text discusses meetings, committees, and delegations, which suggests a focus on international relations and diplomacy. The topics mentioned, such as disarmament and international security, also point towards a category related to international affairs.

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