The Committee,
- Having examined document ITH/13/8.COM/5.a,
- Recalling Article 30 of the Convention,
- Noting with satisfaction the continued rapid pace of ratification and enthusiastically welcoming the thirteen States that have ratified the Convention since the fourth session of the General Assembly,
- Adopts the provisional report on its activities between the fourth and fifth sessions of the General Assembly as annexed to this decision;
- Delegates to the Bureau the authority to approve the final report to be updated before the next session of the General Assembly.