Security Council. The new system, which has been applied retroactively to resolutions adopted before 1 January 1965, became fully operative on that date. 2618th MEETING Held in New York on Wednesday, 9 October 1985, at 5.30 p.m. President: Mr. Vernon A. WALTERS (United States of America). Present: The representatives of the following States: Australia, Burkina Faso, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, India, Madagascar, Peru, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. Provisional agenda (S/Agenda/2618) 1. Adoption of the agenda 2. The Middle East problem including the Palestinian question: Letter dated 30 September 1985 from the Perma- nent Representative of India to the United Nations addressed to the President. of the Security Council (S/17507) The meeting was called to order at 5.50 p.m. Statement by tbe President 1. The PRESIDENT:.At the outset of the meeting, I wish to state that I have been author&d to make the following statement on behalf of the members of the Council [S/175541: “The members of the Security Council welcome the news of the release of the passengers and the crew of the cruise ship Achille Luuro and deplore the reported death of a passenger. “They endorse the General Assembly’s statement of 8 October 1985, which condemns all acts of terrorism. “They resolutely condemn this unjustifiable and criminal hijacking as well as other acts of terrorism, including hostage-taking. “They also condemn terrorism in all its forms, wherever and by whomever committed.” Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The Middle East problem including the Palestinian question: Letter dated 30 September 1985 from the Permanent RepreSentative of India to the United Nations ad- dressed to tbe President of the Security Council (S/17507) 2. The PRESIDENT: In view of the lateness of the hour, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a transcript of a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, discussing a hijacking incident and condemning acts of terrorism. The topic is not related to any specific economic, social, or cultural issue, but rather a political and security-related matter.

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