text: tional session to consider the matter. He had hoped that it would have been possible to take a decision at the current session. However, he appreciated the diligence with which the consultations had been conducted. It was his delegation's view that, as a principal organ of the United Nations, the Council should be able to examine in greater depth issues that came under the Charter. Such issues should be established in advance so as to allow Governments time to prepare for their consideration. DRAFT RESOLUTION E/1986/L.23/REV.1 (CONTINUED) 14. Mr. MAKSIMOV (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic) informed the Council that the sponsors of draft resolution E/ 1986/23/Rev .1 had held consulta­ tions on the proposed United States amendments and had reached the following conclusions. They could agree to delete the first preambular paragraph. They felt that the third preambular paragraph was important and should be retained. They agreed to delete the fourth preambular paragraph, taking into consideration the views expressed by many delega­ tions in previous consultations. The fifth preambular paragraph must be retained: it was taken from the Proclamation of the International Year of Peace. Many objections had been raised to the sixth pream­ bular paragraph and the sponsors, in a spirit of compromise, had agreed to delete it. However, the seventh and the last preambular paragraphs should be retained. 15. In the operative part of the draft resolution, the sponsors had agreed to the United States proposal that paragraph 1 should be shortened to read "Supports the proclamation by the General Assembly of 1986 as the International Year of Peace". They had also agreed to delete paragraph 4 but considered that paragraphs 5 and 6 should be retained. 16. Mr. STIRLING (United States of America) said that he wished to know the origin of the third preambular paragraph. 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing a draft resolution related to the United Nations and its organs, specifically the Council. The language used suggests a focus on international organizations, diplomacy, and international relations. The text also mentions a proclamation and a year of peace, which may indicate a connection to international cooperation and global events.