-13- that the remaining differences would soon be resolved, at which time it too would come before the Trusteeship Council to request termination of the Trusteeship Agreement. In the meantime, it appeared that Palau would continue to remain a Trust Territory. It therefore requested that the Office of the High Commissioner Of the Trust Territory be transferred to Koror for the remaining trusteeship period. 93. Mr. Victorio Ucherbelau, Legal Counsel to the President of Palau and Special Adviser to the Administering Authority, expressed appreciation for the Council's confidence in Palau's elected government leaders. 94. In the acts of self-determination on future status preference that had taken place in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau, their respective peoples had freely chosen free association with the Administering Authority over the other status options available to them. They asked for that choice to be recognized and respected. 95. The fifty-second session of the Trusteeship Council was a historic one during which the Micronesian representatives had informed the Council of their intent and readiness for a change of status. All that remained to be done was the ratification of the compact of free association as constitutionally required by both the Administering Authority and the Micronesian Governments. 96. The framers of the Constitution of Palau had recognized Palau's incapability in defence and security matters. Accordingly, they had provided in the Constitution for the delegation of certain governmental powers to another foreign country or international organization. The Government had concluded with the United States an Agreement regarding the Military Use and Operating Rights of the United States in Palau, pursuant to title III of the compact of free association. 97. The Special Adviser stated that a security pact or arrangement between an Administering Authority and its former Trust Territory was not uncommon after 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political and administrative aspects of Palau's transition from a Trust Territory to a self-governing entity, focusing on the relationship with the Administering Authority and the United States. The language used suggests a context of international relations, governance, and diplomacy, rather than specific economic or social issues.

**Category**
International relations, Education