text: Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Also contained in the report were the Sub-Committee's conclusions and recommendations on the item (A/AC.109/L.1722, para. 6). The 283rd report of the Sub-Committee (A/AC.109/L.1724), adoptedby the Special Committee at its 1364th meeting on 2 August, also contains a reference to the item. 10. The general debate on the item took place at the 1365th and 1366thmeetings, on 6 and 8 August, respectively. The following Member States took part in the debate: Afghanistan, Indonesia and Côte d'Ivoire at the 1365thmeeting (A/AC.109/PV.1365), and Cuba and Chile at the 1366th meeting (A/AC.109/PV.1366). 11. At the 1366thmeeting, on 8 August, statements were made by the Chairman and the representative of Norway (A/AC.109/PV.1366). 12. At the 1376th meeting, on 20 August, the Chairman drew attention to draft resolution A/AC.109/L.1749, as well as amendments thereto submitted by the Syrian Arab Republic (A/AC.109/L.1750). 13. At the same meeting, the Special Committee adopted the 281st report of the Sub-Committee on Petitions, Information and Assistance (A/AC.109/L.1722) and endorsed the conclusions and recommendations contained therein (see anne^ to the present chapter). 14. At the same meeting, the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic made a statement (A/AC.109/PV.1376), in the course of which he introduced amendments (A/AC.109/L.1750) to the draft resolutionon the item (A/AC.109/L.1749), by which: (a) The thirteenth preambular paragraph, which read^ "Considering that the retention of any links with the racist régime of South Africa is tantamount to support for, or endorsement of, the repressive policy and practice of apartheid pursued by that régime against the people of South Africa and its policy of déstabilisation against the neighbouring African States." 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the activities of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, specifically the Sub-Committee on Petitions, Information and Assistance. The item being discussed seems to be related to human rights, apartheid, and the treatment of refugees. The text mentions several UN agencies, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which suggests a connection to humanitarian aid and relief. Additionally, the text mentions the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), which could be related to employment and agriculture.