hand and Iraq and Kuwait on the other. In view of the dramatic situation of it5 citizens in Iraq and Kuwait, Italy reqests the Iraqi authorities, whom we hold fully accountable for the safetv of foreiqn citizens, to permit and facilitate their immediate devarture from Iraq and Kuwait and to qrant them continuinq access to their consular officials. Italy further demand5 that the Xraqi authorities take M action to jeooardixe the safety, securitv or health of our citPsens. In this context, we should like to renind Iraq of its obliqations under the international convention5 it has ratif ied, in particular - and it has been quoted by other5 before me - the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 Auquat 1949, as well a5 the International Covenant on Civil and hiitical Riqhts. In this same wntext, we hope that the prompt action undertaken by the Secretarv-General will b5 successful. In fact, while expressinq our sincere auoreciation to the Secretary-Genera1 for the prompt wav in which he tme remanded to the anxieties expressed by a number of countries, we shall continue to follow the situation of our citizen8 in Iraq and Kuwait with the utmost attention and concern. We sincerely hone that the Iraqi authorities will abide by the fundamental otovieions of the aforementioned internattonal tteatiee and that they will allow -, I LAW.. ire- -- U&I L”Cci.~~lc~~ iii =raq G.im< Eti&iit r'uii and unconditionai freedom at movement within and outside those countries, thus demnetratirq their willinqness to search for a political solution to the crisis. NS/jf s/w. 2937 57 (Mr. Traxler, Italy) For its part, Italy, while fully supporting the implementaticm of Security Council resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990) and 662 (1990) and today's resolution, 664 (1990), reiterates fta deep commitment to contribute to the prompt achievement of such a political solution by peaceful means. Indeed, we hope that the adoption 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a letter from the Italian government to the Iraqi authorities, likely in response to a crisis or conflict in Iraq and Kuwait. The content focuses on the safety and well-being of Italian citizens in the region, the implementation of international resolutions, and the call for a political solution to the crisis. The tone is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and humanitarian concerns.

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