in our deliberations. But we consider that this curt be nccomplished constitutionally, within the framework of the Charter, only under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure. Rule 39 has always provided it sound basis for hearing the views of persons speaking on their own behalf or on behalf of non-governmental entities. It is under that rule that WC believe the Coun- cil should act if it wishes to extend an invitation in this instance. IO. The United States requests that you put the proposed invitation to the vote. For the reasons stated today. the United States will vote “no”. I I. The PRESIDENT: If no other member of the Council wishes to speak at this stage. I shall take it thatthe Council is ready to vote on the proposal by Joi~dan. In.firIw/r; China, Guyana, Ireland. Jordan. Panama. Poland. Spain. Togo, Uganda. Union of Soviet Social- ist Republics. Zaire ,+Ig~/i,~.st: United States of America :Ih.stt~ntion.s: France. Japan. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 12. The PRESIDENT: Members of the Council huvc before them document S/ IS455 and Corr-. I, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. 13. It is my honour and pleasure, on behalf of the Council, to extend warm greetings and express the highest esteem to Sheikh Amin Gemnyel. the Prcsi- dent of the Lebanese Republic, and to invite him to address the Council. 14. Mr. C EMAY EL (itrt(~,.p,‘cltr,tit,n .fi-om Fron~~h): Mr. President. I should like first of all. in accordance with the tradition of the Council, to congratulate you on your assumption of your heavy responsibilities and to express my happiness at being here to address the Council under your presidency. The1.e are many indestructible ties between OLIN two countries. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a transcript of a United Nations Security Council meeting, discussing an invitation to the President of the Lebanese Republic to address the Council. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no specific mention of economic, environmental, or technological issues. The focus seems to be on international relations and diplomacy.

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