attributed to the State and an exception to its sovereign immunity was thus established (art. 17). The same observation applied to participation in companies or other collective bodies (art. 18). In the case of draft article 19, although its revised version (A/39/10, note 185) was intended as a supplementary provision, and despite the safety clause in paragraph 2, the ILC seemed to have acted prematurely in an extremely complex and vast area; a more thorough consideration of the draft article by the ILC and Governments, of the developing countries in particular, was called for. It was to be hoped that part IV would help to enhance the balance of the draft articles as a whole. 14. With regard to international liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law, his delegation fervently hoped that the ILC would continue to study that subject, following the course outlined by Mr. Quentin-Baxter. 15. With regard to the law of the non-navigational uses of international watercourses, he was glad that the "system" concept, which could have many undesirable consequences for the balance of different interests involved, had been abandoned. The notion of "international \'Jatercourse" which had replaced it, objectively more descriptive and more neutral, should provide a more solid foundation for the draft articles as a whole. Likewise, the components of the notion of "international watercourse" should be spelled out in greater detail. In that connection, his delegation thought that the distinction which the Special Representative had made in paragraphs 26 to 30 of his second report (A/CN.4/381 and Corr.l) between groundwater that was related to a specific surface watercourse, which was covered by the draft articles and groundwater which was independent from them had merit. I ... A/C. 6/39/SR.39 English Page 6 (Mr. Lamamra, Algeria) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international law and the drafting of articles related to international watercourses, international liability, and sovereign immunity. The language used is technical and focused on legal concepts, indicating that the topic is not directly related to economic development, industry, or employment. The text also does not mention health, education, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology.

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