nationals of other countries, who will have been subjected to starvation or disease in a few weeks. We really wonder whether the Security Council would wish these persons to be in such difficulties because of a lack of foodstuffs, water and medicine. We know that the intention of thia draft resolution is to press the Government of Iraq to implement Security Council resolution 661 (1990). We have committed ourselves to the implementation of that resolution. That would be a peaceful way of settling the conflict) that is true. But how are we to explain the position of the Security Council, which goes on insisting even though it knows that the Government of Iraq will not accept help from international organisations and that such help will not be distributed to the needy. We wonder how the Council can submit a draft resolution that does not allow * even the slightest bilateral co-operation, which might be a way out of difficult circumstances, which might help persons who are falling victim to starvation. In this connection, I wish to thank the sponsors of the draft resolution for accepting the latest amendment, under which the Secretary-General is requested to use his good offices to facilitate the delivery and distribution of foodstuffs to Kuwait and Iraq. We believe that the delivery and distribution of foodetuffs to Kuwait and Iraq could constitute one of tbe small ways-out of the danger of starvation. As tbe Council is about to vote on this draft resolution, we call attention to the great danger to which it will expose millions of innocent persons. We call upon the Security Council, even if this draft resolution is adopted, to consider at an appropriate time ways for bringing food to these people. Sutely the Council BCT/jf WPV.2939 17 (Mr.1 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country to the United Nations Security Council. The speaker is discussing a draft resolution related to the conflict in Iraq and Kuwait, and is expressing concerns about the humanitarian situation and the potential consequences of the resolution on innocent civilians. The speaker is focusing on the issue of food and medicine, and is advocating for a more humanitarian approach.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade