were no objections to the draft, I take it that Council members find the draft resolution generally acceptable. Accordingly, I intend to put it to the vote now and then to call on those representatives whose names appear on the list of speakers, in accordance with the procedure which the Council has more than once followed on similar occasions. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Australia, Austria, France, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Sudan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Yugoslavia, Against: None. Abstaining: China. The draft resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none with 1 abstention. 1 3, The PRESIDENT (translation j?om Russian): The Security Council will now hear statements from those representatives who wish to speak on the item after the vote. 4. The first on the list of speakers is the representative of Cyprus on whom I now call. 5, Mr. ROSSIDES (Cyprus): I wish to thank the Security Council for allowing me to participate in this debate. 6. First of all, Mr. President, may I offer you our sincere congratulations on your assumption of the office of President of the Security Council. Your diplomatic skill, your objectivity and your long experience in guiding the deliberations of the Council have been well known and appreciated in the United Nations over many years, More recently-in the course of the past week-we have had the opportunity of seeing those qualities at work. It is fortunate that a man of your outstanding calibre should be presiding over the Council at a time when so many issues of great importance are being dealt with by this body. 7, We have before us the report of the Secretary-General, a comprehensive and balanced document reflecting the situa- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, where a draft resolution was adopted and representatives from various countries are making statements. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is of international importance. The content does not mention specific economic or social programs, but rather focuses on international relations and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief