v in conjuction with the competent authorit~es, alert the public with as much information as possible, subject to any security restrictions, so that they can take all necessary precautions for their personal safety. b As soon.as dangerous items are reported or their presence presumed: i give the staff concerned full particulars concerning the external appearance of these items and the need to handle them with particular caution; ii inform immediately and as fully as possible, by telex or by telegraph, the International Bureau of the UPU and the foreign postal administrations directly threatened; and Instructs the International Bureau to inform immediately the postal administrations of all member countries of the Union and to send them any information which may be of interest to them. / ... A/40/445 English Page 36 B. Communications received from other international intergovernmental organizations COUNCIL OF EUROPE [Original: English/French] [18 March 1985] 1. The European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism of 21 January 1977 has to date been ratified by 14 member States of the Council of Europe (Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Federal Republic of Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). 2. On 9 May 1984, during its thirty-sixth ordinary session, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation 982 (1984) on the defence of democracy against terrorism in Europe. (See attachment I.) 3. At their 14th Conference (Madrid, 29-31 May 1984), the European Ministers of Justice adopted Resolution No. 4 on co-operation in the fight against terrorism and international organized crime. (See attachment II.) 4. Following these initiatives, the Committee of Ministers set up an ad hoc multidisciplinary Working Party of senior officials responsible for questions relating to the combat of terrorism, to examine possibilities for future action 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and communication in the context of combating terrorism, which suggests a connection to issues related to security, law enforcement, and international relations. The mention of the Universal Postal Union and international postal administrations also implies a connection to transportation and communication.

**Category**
Transport and communication, International humanitarian aid and relief