The Ministers of the Council of Europe member States taking part in the Fourteenth Conference of European Ministers of Justice (Madrid, 1984)1 Having heard the pressing appeal of the President of the Government of Spain calling for common, firm and concerted action against terrorism by Western European Democracies acting in a spirit of solidarity, and aware of his suggestion of holding a European Conference on terrorism, which was fully supported by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in its Recommendation 982 (1984); Recalling their earlier discussions and resolutions on the necessity of adopting a comprehensive approach to the problem of terrorism and of improving and increasing European co-operation in the prevention and the repression of terrorist activities and international organised crime; Recognising the important role which the Council of Europe has played in this fieldJ Considering that events have shown the need for the member States to act in concert against all forms of terrorist activities, including acts of violence against diplomats and those committed by the abuse of diplomatic privileges and immunities, and against international organised crime; Recognising the need for work to be undertaken with a view to: a) improving the exchange of information between member States and b) the adoption of a common approach, based on solidarity, concerning terrorist acts and international organised crime, Recognising that these questions do not fall only within the competence of the Ministers of Justice; RECOMMEND to the Committee of Ministers: a) to consider these problems, and b) to ensure that these questions be studied urgently by an ad hoc body set up within the Council of Europe and open to all ministers exercising in their national government any responsibility relating to these problems. / ... A/40/445 English Page 40 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES [Original: English] [4 April 1984] The Organization of American States has been studying the subject of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conference of European ministers of justice, focusing on the issue of terrorism and international organized crime. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level meeting or organization. The topics of discussion seem to be related to cooperation, information exchange, and common approaches to addressing these issues.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief