superf luaus, since the opening clause of many articles reading “Unless otherwise agreed between the States concerned” already perTirked limitations llQl/ The text, as provisionally adopted on first reading .~y the Commission, read as follows: 1. The provisions of the present articles shall be applied on a non-discriminatory basis as between the States parties thereto. 2. However, discrimination shall not be regarded as taking place: (a) where the State of the forum applies any of the provisions of the present articles restrictively because of a restrictive application of that provision by the other State concerned; (b) where by agreement St.ates extend to each other trea?ment different from that which is required by the provisions of the present. articles .‘I - 111or extensions of immunity by way of agreement or reciprocity, Noting that article 28 was modelled on article 47 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and article 7L of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, another member remarked that, while there might be a justification fcr such a provision to appear in those conventions, he doubted whether it needed to be included in the draft, since neither the object of immunity nor the basis of immunity was the ssme. 241. The Special Rapporteur suggested that the article be retained in its present form for the time being, since the subject would require careful consideration after general agroement was reached on the preceding articles. 4. Settlement of disputes JJU/ 242. On the question of the settlement of disputes , one member expressed the view that it should be the subject of an optional protocol and should, in any event, be dealt with at a diplomatic conference, 243. In view clP the advanced stage of the work on this topic, the Commission
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international law and the settlement of disputes between states, specifically in the context of international treaties and conventions. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is related to international relations and governance. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the legal framework for international cooperation.

**Category**
International relations