which were placing such a heavy burden on UNHCR and on many of the Governments represented in the Executive Committee. A/AC.96/SR.448 page 12 45. His delegation encouraged the High Commissioner to continue to review the fundamenta;)r problems which faced his Office, with the object of reducing the burden on UNHCR through increased emphasis on prevention and earlier resolution of refugee sitixations. That objective was in everyone's interest: UlfflCR, countries of asylum and, most importantly, the refugees themselves. 46. Mr. FAN GuQxiang (China) said that the adoption of the Temporary Working Group's report demonstrated the concern of various quarters over the refugee question and reflected the political will and commitment of the international community to resolve a situation in which the number of refugees was showing a tendency to increase rather than decline. In view of its severe financial crisis, UNHCR was indeed faced with an arduous task. His delegation had always held that the fundamental starting point in refugee work should be the best interests of the refugees themselves. Therefore, the correct and feasible approach to the question was to expand financial resources and establish plans of activities and programmes of assistance in accordance with real needs by further strengthening international co-operation and mobilizing all parties concerned in the spirit of humanitarianism, international solidarity and burden sharing. That spirit was reflected to varying degrees in the recommendations. His delegation supported in particular the recommendation that in allocating the resources UNHCR should, as stated in its mandate, give priority to the genuine needs of refugees. 47. The traditional donor countries continued to provide generous financial and material assistance. Their contributions merited the appreciation of the international community. Yet, at the seune time, the significant role played by the asylum countries in refugee assistance should not be underestimated. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the challenges faced by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in providing humanitarian aid and assistance to refugees. The delegates are urging the High Commissioner to focus on prevention and early resolution of refugee situations, and to prioritize the needs of refugees in allocating resources. The text also acknowledges the importance of international cooperation, financial assistance, and burden sharing in addressing the refugee crisis.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief