its consideration of the question under the item entitled "Law of the sea" (resolutions 36159 A, 39/73, 40163, 41134, 42120 and 43116). I... A/43/100 English Page 102 At it6 forty-fourth session, a/ the General Assembly expressed its satisfaction at the increasing and overwhelming support for the Convantion: invited all Stat86 to make renewed efforts t0 facilitate UniVerSsl participation in the Convention; called upon States to ratify or accede to the Convention to allow the 8ff8Ctjv8 entry into force Of the new legal regime and al60 t0 safeguard the unified character of the Convention and related resolutions adopted therewith and apply them in a manner consistent with that character and with their object and purpose: also called upon States to observe the provisions of the Convention when enacting their national legislation; noted the progress mad6 by the Preparatory Commission in all areas of its work and reiterated it6 COnVictiOn that the early, satisfactory and successful conclusion of the consultations on the implementation of the obligation6 of the registered pioneer inveStOr and the certifying Stat86 would constitute an important contribution to the overall prOgr866 in the work of the Commission: 8Xpr8668d it6 appreciation for the effort6 Of the S8Cr8t8ry-General in support of the Convention and for the effective execution of the major programme on marine affairs and requested him to take into account the prospective entry into force of the Convention and the increased need6 of Stat86 for assistance in the implementation of the Convention in the medium-term plan for lgg2-1907: also expressed its appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General (A/44/650 and Corr.1) and requested him to carry out the activities outlined therein, as well as those aimed at strengthening the new legal regime of the sea, special emphasis being placed on the work of the Preparatory Commission: called upon the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international agreements and conventions related to the law of the sea, with a focus on the ratification and implementation of the Convention by states. The text also mentions the work of the Preparatory Commission and the Secretary-General in supporting the Convention. This suggests that the category may be related to international cooperation, environmental conservation, or economic development.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade