L2. On 25 January 1985, the Special Conmittee addressed a Ietter to the PermanentRepresentatlves of Egypt, .tordan and the syrian Arab Repubric vrhich read as foll.owss rAt its first series of neetings in 1.9g5, held in ceneva from 2l to 25 January' the Special conmittee decided to continue with the tasks entrustedto it by its new mandates to rpnitor, thoroughly examine and report on the human rights situation prevailing in the territories occupied by Israel.Bearing in nind the principle of objectivity that has always guided its irork and actions, the Special CoNrrittee will concentrate its efforts on the b€stsourc€s available to it to highllght upalated informatlon. rln addition to the reports appearing in the Israeli and Palestinianpress, the Special Conmittee places great empbasis on hearing the oral evidence of persons eho have first-hand knouledge and experience of thesituation of humaD rights in the occupied territories. For this purpose, thespecial Committee has in the past held hearings in the region for the purposeof gathering such infornation. The speciar conmitlee has had the privilege of Your Excellencyrs Governnentrs co-operation in arranging hea!ings in Cairo, Anman and DatnascuE. The Special Corunittee relies on the continuous co-operation of Your Excellencyrs Governrnent and rrould appreciate receiving any inforrnation availabJ.e to your covernnent that may aasist it in tbe execution of its nantlate. iA/ 40/702 Engl ish Page fI 13. Sirnllar letters were addressed to the Palestine Liberation organization and the InternationaL Contnittee of th€ Red Cross (ICRC). 14. On 13 February 1985, the Under -Secr etary-Gener al for Political and General Assenbly Affairs addressed the following letter to the Chairnan of the Special Cofinlttee t rron behalf of the secr etary-Gener al, I wish !o thank you for your letter of 25,January 1985 concerning the renewal of the mandate of the Special Conmittee to Investigate Israeli practices Affecting the Human Rights of the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal letter from the United Nations Special Committee to the Permanent Representatives of Egypt, Jordan, and the Syrian Arab Republic, discussing the committee's mandate to investigate human rights in the occupied territories. The tone is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and human rights. The content does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, and does not provide specific details about industries, transportation, or communication.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights