Group of Arab States, over whi& my delegation has the honour to preside, and On behalf of the delegation of ihe State of Bahrain, 1: should like to thank your Mr. PKeoident, and the Council, for this opportunity to address it on a question Of capital ltmportance for international peace and security. I tiarld also like to take this opportunity to conqratulalate you an your presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am convinced that your diplonratic skills, with tiich we are all familiar, and your wealth of experience will enable you to guide the work of the Council in an effective manner. The convening of the Security Council at Geneva as a result of your effective informal consultations merely goes to prove your outstanding diplomatic competence. In that connection I should also like to extend our thanks to the preceding President , the representative of Ethiopia, for the manner in &ich he conducted the Council’s work last month, It is a pleasant task for m to speak today on behalf of the Group of Arab States in extending our thanks to the metiers of the Security Council and to the representatives of States aa other organizations who are attending this important Council srmeting, thereby affirming their countries’ dedication to peace and justice in keeping with the terms of the United Nations Charter. We, in turnr would aesure them that this event is not taking place at the will of the Arab Group. It is, rather, the result of circumstances with which we are all familiar. We note with satisfaction the presence of t.he delegation of Yemen, which takea its seat in the Security Council following the proclamation of the unififxtbn of the two countries. We salute the will of the peoples of Yemen in their drive to Wll S/PV. 2923 37- 40 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a formal statement made by a representative of the Group of Arab States at a United Nations Security Council meeting. The speaker is thanking the President of the Security Council and other representatives for their efforts in promoting peace and security, and is also congratulating the new President on their appointment. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on the broader themes of international peace and security. This suggests that the category may be related to international relations or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations