Republic and Italy, had acted as intermediaries in the search for a solution to the conflict in the north Unfortunately, however, the Government's offers had been rejected. The Gover ent would none the less not be discouraged by such initial set-backs, and wou~d ontinue its efforts to promote national reconciliation. Somalia had already t ken steps to deal with the problems mentioned by the Special Co-ordinator regardin~ the security situation, so that the ongoing assistance provided could be more effective and reach the people concerned. He wished to express his Government's profound appreciation to the Secretary-General and the Special Co-ordinator for their efforts to mobilize international resourc~s to assist Somalia in coping with the emergency situation, as well as to the Governments and organizations that had already responded positively to Somalia's appeal. He wished to appeal to all States and organizations to contribute generously, on an urgent basis, in order to meet the emergency and rehabilitation needs of the displaced populations in the affected regions of Somalia. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report from a government or international organization, discussing efforts to address a humanitarian crisis in Somalia. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and humanitarian aid. The mention of a "Special Co-ordinator" and "Secretary-General" also indicates that the text is related to international organizations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief