adopted in 1964, are published in yearly volumes of Resolutions and Decisions of the Security Council. The new system, which has been applied retroactively to resolutions adopted before 1 January 1965, became fully operative on that date. c SEVENTEEN HUNDRED AND TWELFTH MEETING Held in New York on Monday, 14 May 1973, at 10.30 a.m. President: Mr. Rahmatalla ABDULLA (Sudan). PreseW The representatives of the following States: Australia, Austria, China, France, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Sudan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Yugoslavia. Provisional agenda (S/Agenda/ 17 12) 1. Adoption of the agenda. 2, Question concerning the situation in Southern Rho- desia: (a] Letter dated 8 May 1973 from the representatives of Guinea and Kenya to the President of the Security Council (S/10925); (b) Second special report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia (S/ 10920 and Corr.1). 7Re meeting was called to order at 11.10 a.m. Expression of thanks to the retiring President 1 I The PRESIDENT: I should like to start by taking this opportunity to pay tribute to my predecessor in the Chair during the month of April, my friend and colleague Mr. Perez de CuelIar of Peru. I am sure that members will agree with me that he conducted the business of the Council during his term of office with remarkable objec- tivity and firmness, blended with the diplomatic finesse for which he is known. So, on behalf of the Council, I take pleasure in extending our congratulations to him. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: (a) Letter dated 8 May 1973 from the representatives of Guinea and Kenya to the President of the Security 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, discussing a specific issue related to a country (Southern Rhodesia). The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is likely to be a political or international relations issue.

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