The PRESIDENT: I shall mm rake a statement in my capacity a~ the representative of Romania. Romania pledged its full su@ort for Security Council cesolution 660 (1990). In the same spirit, my country is fully in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/21441. The Romanian Government has expressed its &ep concern from the very beginning over the armed confiict between Iraq and Kuwait, countries which are situated in an area that for a long period of time has known war , confrontation and tension. In our opinion, no reason ten justify the use of force aqainst 311 independent and sovereign State. The Charter of the United Nations and the unanimously accepted principles of international law prohibit the use of force ii9 a means of settling di sputea between States. It is obvious that the penetration of Iraqi troopa into Kuwait, in violation of the unanimously accept& principles of international law, has exacerbated the situation in the area, endangered inkernational peace and security, and brought about losses in human Life and suffering for the people of the Tao countries. My Government reiterates its stand that the only way to settle disputes and iron out misunderstandings among States lies in negotiations and in resorting to the procedures provided by the Charter of the United Nations. Romania calls again for the withdrawal without delay af the Iraqi military forces beyond the internationally recognised boundaries between the tm, countries .tnd for the restoration of the legitimate Governskant of Kuwait. It is also our convictim that, under the given circumstances, it is necessary for ail States hs display moderation and responsibility and to undertake nothing which may further aggravate the situation. I now Ceeume my function as President of the Council. JSwPt S/PV.2933 54-55 (The President) I shall now put to the vob the draft reoolutian contained in document S/21441. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the President of the Security Council, discussing the situation between Iraq and Kuwait and the need for diplomatic solutions to prevent the use of force. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no mention of economic or social issues.

**Category**
International relations