text: should be singled out for special treatment, reiterated his delegation's opposition to the idea and suggested the deletion of the whole provision. 28. The representative of Italy pointed out that the principle of equality with nationals of the State of employment was not appropriate in the case in point because, whereas normal migrant workers hoped to stay in the State of employment for a substantial period, project-tied workers were clearly transitory and would not normally be able to enjoy the same social security benefits in that State as permanent residents. 29. With reference to the amendment proposed by the representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to paragraph 3 of the original proposal by Finland, the representatives of Sweden, Finland, Italy, Yugoslavia, the Netherlands and France expressed a preference for a formulation without any reference to national legislation. They pointed out that a reference to national legislation would unduiy iimit the scope of the provision. ____ _ The rigro5enCPEfiie Of th6 F6d6ZZl Republic of Germany stated that , although he was convinced that the issue should be governed by domestic legislation, he would not block a consensus in favour of cnother approach by insisting on his proposal. / I . . A/C.3/45/1 English Page 10 30. The representative of the United States questioned how States could unilaterally regulate the issues covered by the provisions and therefore offered the following text as an alternative to the Finnish proposal: "The States Parties shall endeavour to conclude bilateral and multilateral agreements to enable project-tied workers, during their engagement in the project, to remain adequately protected by the social security systems of their States of origin or normal residence and to avoid any denial of rights or duplication of payments." 31. The representative of Italy expressed a preference for the approach taken in 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the regulation of social security benefits for project-tied workers, specifically in the context of international labor agreements. The representatives of various countries are debating the language and scope of a provision, suggesting that it is a matter of employment and international cooperation.