51. The Mission is satisfied that the referendum was conducted freeLy. Cairly and in accordance with the rules, and that the results reflect the freely expressed wishes of the people of Palau. 52. The Mission noted the warm welcome extended to the represent~ative or China by President Etpison and by participants in many of the Mission's meetinqs. It: was the first time China had participated in a United Nations visiting mission t11 Palau. ~I For the report of the United Nations Visiting Mission to Palau. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, 1989, see Official Records of the Tr_ust~e_[:,.hiu Council, Fifty-sixth Session, Special Supplement No.l (T/1935). ~I Trusteeship Agreement for the Trust Territory of the Paci(i~ J§Jonds (United Nations publication, Sales No. 1957.VI.A.l). -12-STATEMENT BY MR. LOUIS AMIGUES, CHAIRMAN OF THE VISITIN(; MfSSWN, ON 31 JANUARY 1990 My name is Louis Amigues. I am the Chairman of the United NaUom; Visit:.ing Mission that has come to observe the plebiscite in Palau on 6 February. It is a pleasure for me and my colleagues to be here -some of us have been here before. But this is my first visit and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible during our stay here. I know I speak for the other members of the Mistdon when I say how much we appreciate the warm welcome extended to us. There are five of us in the Mission: I am from France, Mr. Lu Yongshou is ftom China; Mr. Isikia Rabici Savua is from Fiji; Mr. Samuel Pulup is from Pnpua New Guinea and Mr. Stephen Smith is from the United Kingdom. I am particularly happy that two members of my team come from Pacific countries because these countries ore neighbours of yours and understand well the problems of this part of the world. We 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report from a United Nations visiting mission to Palau, discussing the conduct of a referendum and the warm welcome extended to the mission's representatives. The language used suggests a focus on international relations, politics, and diplomacy rather than economic or social issues.

**Category**
International relations, Politics