At ita forty-second aeaaion, the GeDeral Assembly requeeted the Diaarmement Commission to conclude its conaidaration of verification in all ita aspects at its 1988 aubstaDtive seaaion, and to report OD ita deliberations, conclusiona and recommendationa to the Aaaembly at its third special aeaaion devoted to diaermament and at its forty-third session (resolution 42142 F). At ita forty-third session, pP/ the General Assembly recognised that the United Nations, in 8ccoraaDce with ita role and reaponaibilitiea established under pP/ References for the forty-third aeaaion (agenda item 139): (8) Report of the Diasrmement Commiasioar SuppleSbent No. 42 (A/43/42)) (b) Report of the First Committee! A/43/694; (c) Report of the Fifth Committee: A/43/938} (a) Resolution 43161 ~8 I... A/45/100 English Page 200 the Charter, can make a oignii fvant contribution in the field of verification, in particular of multilaterti sgreementst noted with satisfaction the completion by the Disarmament Commission of its work on the subject of verification in all its aspects; endorsed the general principles of verification drawn up by the Disarmament Commission and contained in its report; requested the Secretary-General to undertake, with the assistance of a group of qualified governmental experts, an in-depth study of the role of the United Nations in the field of verification that would: (a) identify and review existing activities of the United Nations in the field of verification of arms limitation and disarmament; (b) assess the need for improvements in existing activities as well as explore and identify possible additional activities, taking into account organieational, technical, operational, legal and financial aspects; (c) provide specific recommendations for future action by the United Nations in this context; requested the Secretary-General to submit a comprehensive report on the subject to the Assembly at its forty-fifth sessionr and decided to include in the provisional agenda of its forty-fifth session the item 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the United Nations' role in disarmament and verification, which suggests a focus on international relations and global security. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to a specific resolution or agreement. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, which suggests that it is not primarily related to those areas.

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