groupa or organizations that are involved ln the recruitrnent or training of nercenaries with a view to overthrowing Governments or political r6girnes. Furthernore, a clear distinction must be nade between mercenarles who do not enJoy the status of conbatants or prlsoners of'war under article 47 of the First Additional" Protocol to the Geneva Conventions, and who are therefore regarded as professlonal asEaseins not entitled to international immunity, and freedom fighters serving with national liberatlon novenentg 4. The State of Qatar betrieves that an international eonvention against the recruitnent, use, financing and training of rnercenarles should deal with the guestion of engagement in such activities in peace-tine as well as during periods of arrred conflict. The tern 'nercenaryi nuet be defined and provision rnuet be nade for'the prevention and effective punishment of the crlme of engagenent in nercenary actigities. The convention nust deal not only with the persons and bodies engagedin this crinlnal act but also with those who, by thelr positive or negativeattitude, aEsist ln or encourage its conunisslon. The responsibility of States nust also be defined arril stipulated in an appropriate nanner, paying due regard to the flrrnly established and universally reeognized princlples of international law concerning the crininal Liability of lndividualE and the responsibilitiee of States and international legal institutions in respect of matters such aE'extradition and the notificatlon of proceedings taken againet erlminals. Finally, there is a need for crinrinals to be treated, in a bunanitarlan nanner conalstent wlth all of the modern and generally accepted stardards governing tbe admlnistratlon of crininal Just lce. 5. Article 5 of the Provlslonal Constitution of the State of Qatar affirms that the forelgn policy of the State shaU afun at etrengthenlng the tleg of friendshiP with all Islanic States and peopLes in particular, and with all peace-loving States
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing an international convention aimed at combating the recruitment, use, and financing of mercenaries, which is a political issue rather than an economic or social one. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level political discussion. The text also touches on international law, the responsibility of states, and the treatment of criminals, which suggests a focus on international relations and governance.

**Category**
International relations