document T/l872 (see annex I to the present report). 4. At the same meeting, the Council elected Mr. Peter M. Maxey, C.M.G. (United Kingdom) as its President and Mr. Laurent Rapin (France) as its Vice-President. 5. At a series of 15 meetings held between 13 and 28 May, the Council heard statements by representatives of the Administering Authority and by Special Representatives and Advisers representing the Governments of the Trust Territory, as Well as by other members of the Council. It also heard statements by petitioners and considered written petitions and communications. Further, questions were put to representatives of the Administering Authority, including Micronesian representatives, by members of the Council. 6. At its 1597th meeting, on 7 June 1985, the Council adopted the report of its Drafting Committee containing the Council's conclusions and recommendations. At the 1598th and concluding meeting of its fifty-second session, held on 11 July 1985, the Council adopted the present report to the Security Council. B. Annual report of the Administering Authority 7. The representative of the United States introduced the annual report of the Administering Authority L/ at the 1581st meeting of the Council, on 13 May 1985. In his statement, he said that Micronesia was unique among the original Trust Territories, both because of its strategic character and its size. Given the obstacles of geography and the diversities of people, society and culture throughout the Trust Territory, the wonder was not that it had taken three and a -l- half decades to achieve self-rule in Micronesia, but that it had been achieved so well and had been so completely integrated into the lives of the people. 8. The representative of the United States noted that negotiations between the Micronesian people and the United States over the future status of the Territory 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the governance and administration of the Trust Territory of Micronesia, with references to its unique characteristics, the role of the Administering Authority, and the progress towards self-rule. The focus is on the political and institutional aspects rather than specific sectors like economy, education, or health.

**Category**
International relations, Governance