which yinland has based its policies with regard to the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq. A% a small, neutral country, Finland has a vital interest in promoting the development of a peaceful and rational world order based on the universal collective security system provide& by the Charter. Collective security implies in actual fact that the security of Ruwait ie also the security of all other States, in particular of the smaller Member States. Finland is against the use of force by on8 State against the territorial integrity or political independence of any other State. We are against occupation resulting from such use of force. We believe that all disputea between States must be settled by peaceful meansl. We believe that the authority of the United Nations muat not be undermined by tolerating, in flagrant violation of the Charter, the purported annestation of one Member State by another. JVMY3 S/PV. 2943 44-45 (Mr.1 The fact that it has not always been possible in the past to apply the rules of Chapter VII of the Charter and summon the collective strength of the international community against aggression is no argwnent against the application of effective sanctions today. We want to live in a world where the Charter is respected and where everybody knows that, if needed, the Security Council has the will and the capability to use effectively the instruments at its aisposal. This is now being demonstrated by the Council in concrete action. There is one message which in the midst of the crisis cannot be emphasised too often. It is that the world community wants a peaceful outcome to the crisis caused by the invasion and occupation of Kuwait. St must be baaed on the resolutions of the Security Council. We know that sincere efforts have been made in oraer to persuade Iraq to abandoa its present misguided and dangerous policies 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement from Finland, addressing the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq. It focuses on international relations, security, and the role of the United Nations, rather than any specific economic, social, or environmental issues. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is intended to express Finland's stance on a global issue rather than a domestic concern.

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