30. Her delegation took note of the concern of the High Commissioner that a breakdown of the principle of first asylum in the South-East Asian region could lead to similar occurrences elsewhere, and hoped that his visit to the region would enable him to form a clear idea of the crisis faced by first-asylum countries. In conclusion, she stated that her Government had full and entire confidence in the new High Commissioner. 31. The CHAIRMAN congratulated the Government of the Philippines on the commitment shown by it to the principle of first asylum. 32. Mr. MAHMUD (Pakistan) noted, first of all, that the current session of the Executive Committee was taking place at a crucial time in the history of the world since the hostility and distrust between the super-Powers had been replaced by a spirit of dialogue and vmderstanding over the last year. A/AC.96/SR.451 page 7 Despite the easing of tensions and the developments in Europe, peace and security did not prevail everywhere and zones of tension still existed in various regions, compelling millions of people to flee their coiintries and to seek refuge abroad. Refugee problems were not confined to the countries of asylum but had a global dimension and therefore required global solutions. 33. The asylum countries, most of which were developing countries, had made considerable sacrifices by admitting refugees, and the widening gap between the needs of refugees and the assistance being extended to them was the reason why the Executive Committee had been convened in extraordinary session. Pakistan considered that UNHCR, as an agency mandated to provide protection £ind assistance to refugees, should maintain its central role, otherwise there would be chaos and the situation of refugees would deteriorate further. 34. Pakistan was host to almost a quarter of the total case-load of refugees 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a specific international organization (UNHCR) and its role in providing protection and assistance to refugees. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be a record of a meeting or a statement by a government representative. The text mentions the concept of "first asylum" and the need for global solutions to refugee problems, which suggests that the topic is related to humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief