tiated Middle East settlement, which should be based on United Nations decisions on the Middle East. 140. As was once again stressed in the joint Soviet- Palestinian communique, issued on 14 January 1983 in connection with the visit to the Soviet Union of the dele- gation of the PLO, headed by the Chairman of the Exec- utive Committee, Mr. Arafat, such a settlement should provide for the total and unconditional withdrawal of Israeli troops from all Arab and Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and for the exercise by the Arab people of Palestine of their in- alienable national rights, including the right to self- determination, the creation of their own independent State, and the right of the Palestinians to return to their homes, in accordance with existing United Nations decisions. 141. The Soviet Union has repeatedly stated its readi- ness to co-operate practically with all who‘are prepared to work for the implementation of those provisions within the framework of honest collective international efforts, with the participation of all interested parties, including, of course, the PLO, as the sole, legitimate rep- resentative of the Palestinian people. We are convinced that only such a course can bring about a just and lasting peace for all States and peoples of the Middle East. 142. I now resume my role as PRESIDENT. 143. The representative of the PLO has asked to be allowed to make a statement, and I call on him. 144. Mr. TERZI (Palestine Liberation Organization) (interpretation from Arabic): I wish to read out a message from the head of the Palestine National Council to the President of the Security Council which I received by telephone this morning. It states: “The Palestine National Council, which is meeting in Algeria, feels concern over the practices perpetrated 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political issue related to the Middle East, specifically the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It mentions the withdrawal of Israeli troops, the creation of an independent Palestinian state, and the right of return for Palestinians. The text also mentions the involvement of international organizations, such as the United Nations, and the Soviet Union. These elements suggest that the text is related to international relations and politics.

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