formulated in the same generally accepted programmatic format. For the same reasons, it also approved the recommendation in paragraph 18 in which the Committee drew attention to the desirability of adhering to the terms of resolutions applicable to the financial activities of the Organization. 16. On the whole, his delegation approved the recowaendations of the Advisory Committee even though they were sometimes excessively generous. For example, the Advisory Committee stated in paragraph 1.9 of its report that it had not been fully convinced by the explanation provided by the Secretariat concerning the increased costs for printing and binding. It therefore recommended a reduction of $125,700, but it was difficult to understand the basis on which that amount had been calculated. 17. Mr. LAHLOU (Morocco), reverting to the question of the seminars in which the members of the Co1nmittee on the Bxercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People were required to participate, said that the Secretary-General's estimates were perfectly justified since they merely met the wishes of the General Assembly. The Advisory Cownittee had carefully scrutinized the estir~tes, and it was impossible to follow the interpretation given by certain delegations to that object of expenditure. 18. The CHAIRMAN invited the Committee to consider the estimates submitted under section 1, subsection B. 19. Mr. TAKASU (Japan) said that on the whole he approved the recownendations of the Advisory Committee and those of CPC, particularly with respect to the need to formulate programme budget proposals in programmatic form. 20. The new posts requested for the Executive Office of the Secretary-General should not give rise to difficulty, to the extent that it was obvious that the Secretary-General must have the necessary staff, provided the Committee was sure that the Press Officer requested would not duplicate the work done by other secretariat services, such as the Section for Co-ordination and Political 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the budget and financial activities of an international organization, specifically the United Nations. The language used is formal and bureaucratic, with references to committees, resolutions, and budget proposals. The topics being discussed seem to be administrative in nature, with no obvious connection to specific sectors like agriculture or industry.

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