resolution 1514 (XV) applies, relating to matters covered by this Convention which arc before these bodies. (6) The Committee shall receive from the competent bodies of the United Nations copies of the reports concerning the legislative, judicial, administrative or other measures directly related to the principles and objectives of this Convention applied by the administering Powers within the Territories mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, and sha'l express opinions and make recommendations to these bodies. 3. The Committee shall include in its report to the General A.,sembly a summary of the petitions and reports it has received 29 from United Nations bodies, and the expressions of opinion and recommendations of the Committee relating to the said petitions and reports. 4. The Committee shall request from the Secretary-General of the United Nations all information relevant to the objectives of this Convention and available to him regarding the Terri­ tories mentioned in paragraph 2 (a) of this article. Article 16 The provisions of this Convention concerning the settlement of disputes or complaints shall be applied without prejudice to other procedures for settling disputes or complaints in the field of discrimination laid down in the constituent instruments of, or in conventions adopted by, the United Nations and its specialized agencies, and shall not prevent the States Parties from having recourse to other procedures for settling a dispute in accordance with general or special international agreements in force between them. PAKT III Article 17 1. This Convention is open for signature by any State Member of the United Nations or member of any of its spe­ cialized agencies, by any State Party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice, and by any other State which has been invited by the General Assembly of the United Nations to become a Party to this Convention. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international agreements and mechanisms for promoting human rights, specifically in the context of colonial territories. It references the United Nations and its specialized agencies, as well as the International Court of Justice, suggesting a focus on international law and governance.

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