text: LETTER DATED 26 SEPTEMBER 1985 FROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BOTSWANA TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL Decision At its 2609th meeting, on 30 September 1985, the Council decided to invite the representative of Botswana to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled: "Letter dated 26 September 1985 from the Perman­ ent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 17497);'' "Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 568 ( 1985) (S/ 17453)"." Resolution 572 (1985) of 30 September 1985 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 568 (1985), Having considered the report of the m1ss10n to Botswana appointed by the Secretary-General in accord­ ance with resolution 568 (1985),'9 Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations90 expressing the deep concern of his Government over the attack by South Africa against the territorial integrity of Botswana, Deeply concerned that the attack by South Africa resulted in the loss of life and casualties to many residents and refugees in Gaborone as well as the destruction of and damage to pro9erty, Noting with satisfaction the policy which Botswana follows in regard to the granting of asylum to people 88 See Official Records of the Security Council, Fortieth Year, Sup­ plement for July, August and September 1985. 89 Ibid., document S/17453. 90 Ibid., Fortieth Year, 2609th meeting. fleeing from the oppression of apartheid as well as its respect for and adherence to the international conven­ tions on the status of refugees, Reaffirming its opposition to the system of apartheid and the right of all countries to receive refugees fleeing from the oppression of apartheid, Noting further the urgent needs of Botswana to pro­
analysis: The text appears to be related to a conflict between Botswana and South Africa, discussing the attack on Botswana's territorial integrity, loss of life, and destruction of property. The text also mentions the granting of asylum to refugees fleeing from apartheid and Botswana's respect for international conventions on the status of refugees. Given the context, it seems that the text is more focused on humanitarian aid and relief rather than economic development or other categories.