102. At the same meeting, the representative of Cuba made a statement (A/AC.109/PV.1363). Decision of the Special Committee 103. At its 1363rd meeting, on 1 August 1990, the Special Committee adopted the report of the Sub-Committee on Small Territories and endorsed the conclusions and recommendations contained therein. The text of the conclusions and recommendations reads as follows (see also para. 114, draft resolution XI): (1) The Special Committee reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of the United States Virgin Islands to self-determination and independence in conformity with the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, contained in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960. (2) The Special Committee reaffirms its conviction that such factors as territorial size, geographical location, size of population and limited natural resources should in no way delay the implementation of the Declaration, which fully applies to the United States Virgin Islands. (3) The Speci2l Committee reiterates that it is the responsibility of the administering Power to create such conditions in the Territory as will enable the people of the United States Virgin Islands to exercise freely and without interference their inalienable right to self-determination and independence in accordance with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV), as well as all other relevant resolutions of the Assembly. -35-(4) The Special Committee reaffirms that it is ultimately for the people of the United States Virgin Islands themselves to determine freely their future political status. In this connection, the Committee reaffirms the importance of fostering an awareness 2mong the people of the Territory of the possibilities open to them in the exercise of their right to self-determin2tion 2nd independence in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the UnitedNations and the Declaration. (5) The Special Committee t2kes note of the statement by the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political issue related to a territory, specifically the United States Virgin Islands, and its right to self-determination and independence. It mentions the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and the responsibility of the administering power to create conditions for the people to exercise their right to self-determination. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a resolution or statement made by a committee or organization.

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