At its 1517th meeting, on 5 December 1969, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Liberia, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Tunisia, Mali, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria and the United Arab Republic to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. At its 15 I 8th meeting, on 8 December 1969, the Council decided to invite the representative of Mauri­ tania to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled: "Complaints by Senegal: "(a) Letter dated 27 November 1969 from the Permanent Representative of Senegal addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 9513);25 "(b) Letter dated 7 December 1969 from the Permanent Representative of Senegal addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 9541".25 Resolution 273 (1969) of 9 De.-ernbn 1969 The Security Council, Taking note of the complaints by Senegal against Portugal contained in documents S/9513cs and S/ 9541,25 Conscious of its responsibility for taking effective collective measures to forestall and eliminate threats to international peace and security, Bearing in mind that all States must refrain in their international relations from recourse to the threat or use or force against the territorial integrity or po! it ical independence of any State or in any manner incom­ patible with the purposes of the United Nations, Concerned about the serious situation created by the shelling of the village of Samine in the southern region of Senegal from the Bcgene base, Deeply concerned at the fact that incidents of this nature jeopardize international peace and security, Bearing in mind its resolution 17 8 (1963) of 24 April 1963 and 204 ( 1965) of 19 May 1965, L. Strongly condemns the Portuguese authorities for the shelling of the village of Samine, which ( 1 ) on 25 November 1969 caused one death and seriously 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict between Senegal and Portugal, and the Security Council's response to it. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the issue is of a political nature. The text also mentions specific dates, events, and resolutions, which further supports the idea that it is a political document.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief