2. CALLS UPON Contracting States to give special attention to the adoption of adequate measures against persons committing acts of unlawful seizure of aircraft or unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation, and in particular to include in their legislation rules for the severe punishment of such persons; / ... A/40/445 English Pa.ge 24 A23-21: 3. CALLS UPON Contracting States to take adequate measures relating to the extradition or prosecution of persons committing acts of unlawful seizure of aircraft or unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation by adopting appropriate provisions in law or treaty for that purpose. Encouragement of ratification of and accession to International Air Law Conventions and reporting requirements under Article 11 of the Hague and Article 13 of the Montreal Conventions REAFFIRMING Resolution A22-16 adopted at its 22nd Session; NOTING WITH SATISFACTION the action taken by the Council and the Secretary General to bring Resolution A22-16 to the attention of Contracting States and encouraging response thereto by Contracting States; CONSIDERING that the protection of civil aviation from acts of unlawful interference has been enhanced by the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (The Hague, 1970), and by the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation (Montreal, 1971), as well as by the widespread acceptance of the Convention on Offences and Certain other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft (Tokyo, 1963), and by bilateral agreements for the suppression of such acts; BEARING IN MIND the importance of dissemination and exchange of information in assisting States to combat unlawful interference with civil aviation; NOTING that Article 11 of the Hague Convention and Article 13 of the Montreal Convention require that following an unlawful seizure of aircraft or unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation, each 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international aviation law and the security of civil aviation. It calls upon contracting states to take measures to prevent and prosecute acts of unlawful interference, such as the seizure of aircraft or acts against the safety of civil aviation. The text also references international conventions and agreements related to these issues. Given this focus on aviation security and international cooperation, it is likely that the category will be related to transport and communication.

**Category**
Transport and communication