My delegation is therefore pleased by the adoption of resolution 666 (19901, --*l-b ~=@(*nm *hn gemral contest of all humanitarian action in favour of the "u..kaa u--L--- -- CiVilhI pOpUl8tiOn6 in Iraq Sn8 KuWaita It will allow the Connnittee to undertake appropriate mea6ure8 to relieve the suffering of the maf=b, 6ri Lankan aa Philippine national8 and other foreign nationals stranded in Irag aad occupied Kuwait. JBIl.4 WPV.2939 67 .+ t (Mr.t. Cote d Ivoi.ut 1 It is to be desired that they he repatriated as soon as possible so as to avoid this tragic situation becoming an eternal one, as can be seen, regretfully, in other regions of our continent. m (interpretation from Russian): I thrsk the representative of CGte d'Ivoire for hie kind words addressed to me. Mr. PEW (Colombia) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation would like to join in the congratulations that you, Sir, have received from earlier speakers. Similarly, we would like to er,+ress our thanks to Ambassador Munteanu, as other speakers have done. We have spent almost a month ana a half in almost uninterrupted meetings, and the entire world is filled with alarm ae 8 result of the violation of international law by Mr. Saddam Hussein. When reference is made to the problem of food aid, we sometimes forget why we are discussing it, a8 if it were the result of a drought or an earthquake rather than of the decision8 of one person. My delegation has expressed itself clearly in that regard and has with full awareness voted in f8Vour of the six resolutions adopted by the Council, particularly resolution 660 (1990). in which the Government of Iraq was condemned for its actions, and resolution 661 (1990), by me8n5 of which the embargo was 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech addressing the United Nations Security Council, focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Kuwait following the invasion by Saddam Hussein. The speaker mentions the adoption of resolutions to relieve the suffering of foreign nationals stranded in the region and the need to repatriate them. The tone is urgent and emphasizes the violation of international law.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief