technical assistance in the formulation of Palau's national development plan. Palau continued to take part in international conferences, meetings and workshops in the South Pacific. Together with some 20 other countries of the region, it had participated in multilateral fisheries negotiations with the United States Government. It would become a full member of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency in August 1985. Palau was still ineligible for observer status or full membership in other organizations such as the Asian Development Bank (AsDB) and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) since it remained under the Trusteeship System. 89. Palau had organized various programmes and activities in 1985 to promote International Youth Year: Participation, Development, Peace. Although some young Palauans had participated or would take part in international and regional youth conferences, seminars and workshops, lack of funds had limited Palau's activities. 90. The Special Representative stated that the wishes and aspirations of the Palauan people with respect to their future political status was Clear. They preferred free association with the United States, as had been demonstrated in the plebiscites of 10 February 1983 and 4 September 1984. 91. The Special Representative reiterated the view that termination of the Trusteeship Agreement for the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands must not be delayed because of Palau. His Government endorsed the request of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States for termination of the Trusteeship Agreement in 1985. Both entities had fully met the reauirements of the Charter of the United Nations and the Trusteeship Agreement for self-government and deserved what was rightfully theirs without undue delay. 92. In due course, Palau would also meet those same resuirements. It was currently in close bilateral negotiations with the United States and was confident 
**Analysis**
The text discusses Palau's participation in international conferences, negotiations, and organizations, as well as its national development plan and aspirations for political status. It also mentions specific programs and activities, such as International Youth Year. These topics suggest a focus on international relations, governance, and development, which are not strictly economic or environmental.

**Category**
International relations, Education