decided to invite the representatives of Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to participate, without vote, !in the discussion of the question. At its 1721st meeting, on 11 June 1973, the Council decided to invite the representative of Lebanon to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. At its 1722nd meeting, on 12 June 1973, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of Iran and Bahrain to participate, without vote. in the discussion of the question. At the close of the 1726th meeting, on 14 June 1973, the President read the following statement: "Some tentative suggestions have been made to me concerning the desirability of suspending for a reasonably short peJ1iod the formal Security Coun­ cil meetings dealing with the examination of the sit­ uation in the Middle East. Among delegations which have informed me that they think such a suspension might be appropriate are those of Austria, France and the United Kingdom. "The exchange of views on this matter with the members of the Security Council has revealed a com­ mon view that such a suspension would be useful. It can be used for further pondering on the results of the discussion of the question in the Security Council by both the members of the Council and the representatives of the States participating in the con­ sideration of this quest.ion. In the light of the report of the Secretary-General on the efforts undertaken by his Special Representative and the statements made by all States participating in the present debate, the suspension could also be used for further unoffi­ cial consultations among the members of the Secur- " ity Council as to the next steps of the Council. "There is a general understanding that the Secu­ rity Council would ,resume its e:liamination of the situation in the Middle East, for" which purpose a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, focusing on the situation in the Middle East. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion. The mention of representatives from various countries and the consideration of suspending formal meetings suggests a political or diplomatic context.

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