to hold epecial sessious of the Commi,sion outside its regular annual sessions (for instance for specific tasks such a6 meetings of the Drafting Committee) “7 .With reference to the form and timing of the Commission’s recommendations to the Qeneral Assembly, it was generally agreed that only a few topics should be selected and that the reason8 for the choice should be clearly and cogently stated. A long-term programme should be established as coon a8 possible although many valid reaaonfi militated in faqrour of commencing the study of any new themes only after finalising the work on some of the topics presently on the Commission’s agenda. “8. P urthermore, it was agreed that any recommendation to the General Assembly on the Commission’s long-term programme of work should also take into account the objectives of the Decade of International Law recently declared by the General Assembly under resolution 44/23 of 17 November 1989, among which figured prominently the encouragement of the progressive development of international law and its codification. The Commission, a6 the meLA organ created by the Assembly for the codification and progressive dovelopment of international law, should play an active role in the fulfilment of the Decade’s objectives. Howe*rer, before formulating recommendations to the General Assembly, it was considered indispensable to examine the view8 df Member States, appropriate international bodies and non-governmental organisatione requested under paragraph 3 of the above-mentioned resolution and, in particular, the conclusions of the working group of the Sixth Committer which the Assembly had dscided to establish at its forty-fifth session under paragraph 4 of &aid reeolution, with a view to preparing generally acceptable recommendations for the Decade. “9. Therefore, the Working Group suggests that it hold further meetings at the Conariesion’s next session with a view to formulating appropriate
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the work of an international organization, specifically the Commission, and its role in the development of international law. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on international relations and governance. The text also mentions a "Decade of International Law", which implies a focus on international cooperation and development.

**Category**
International relations, Law and governance