text: UNITED NATIONS S Distr. GENERAL s/17555 9 October 1985 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH LETTER DATED 9 OCTOBER 1985 FROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL I would like to refer to the recent hijacking of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro, as a result of which its crew and a large number of its passenqers are being held hostages, among which, it is my understanding, there are also some Crack citizens. I sincerely hope that this deplorable act may be resolved as quickly as possible without loss of human life, In the meantime I believe that it would be helpful if this matter were brought to the attention of the Security Council. I would be qrateful if this letter could be circulated as a document of the Security Council. (Siqned) Mihalis DOUNTAS Ambassador Permanent Representative 85-27817 2164h (El 
analysis: This letter appears to be a diplomatic communication regarding a specific incident, the hijacking of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro, and the subsequent holding of hostages. The Permanent Representative of Greece is seeking to bring this matter to the attention of the Security Council and is expressing hope for a peaceful resolution without loss of human life.