the Committee, in Vanuatu and Barbados, in observance of the thirtieth c11niversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. Secondly , we must agree on a draft resolution or declaration to mark the thirtieth anniversary . The text for the twenty-fifth anniversary, which has been distributed by the Secretariat, could serve as a basis for our consideration of this matter. Thirdly, we still have to agree on three draft resolutions on: the implementation of the Declaration by the speciali zed agencies; foreign economic and other interests; and military activities and arrangements . The Bure3u and other Committee members have been consulting foe some time on the working papers relating to these items. I i.mderstand that very little progress has been rrade in those consultations and that no ag.reement that could lead to a consensus decision is in sight. The open-ended informal oonsul tation meeting suggested by some delegations, which was held on these items on Friday 10 August, yielded, I understand, very little result. Under the circumstances I can only reiterate my appeal to members to intensify their efforts to reach an agreement as soon as possible on the draft EMS/6 A/AC.1~9/PV~l369 3 (The-Chairman\ t.exts before them. In that connection I understand frol\t the Secretariat that even if an agreement on those draft texts were reached late today, their processing, including translation in to all the languages, might not be completed overnight in view of the length of those documents. Therefore, taking into aocount the 24-hour rule. the Committee might not be able to take a decision on those draft texts until Thursday. The Committee may wish to review its programme of work accord{ ngly. Lastly, also remainin:i is consideration of the question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas); the question of New Caledonia; the question of Gibraltar; the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a discussion document for a United Nations committee, focusing on the thirtieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The document mentions various topics, including the implementation of the Declaration by specialized agencies, foreign economic and other interests, and military activities and arrangements. These topics seem to be related to international relations, politics, and governance rather than specific sectors like economics or environment.

**Category**
International relations, Politics