reaction to an act of aggression and is in full accordsnce with the provisions of the Charter, with which all States that have joined the Organisation have solemnly coranittet3 themselves to comply. Of course, the Security Council %oes not feel that economic sanctions are aimed at causing hunget anb diSeaSe among the populations of Iraq and Kuwait. As is well known, that aspect was the subject of special consideration at the recent Helsinki meeting between the President of the Soviet Union, Mr. Gorbachev, and the President of the Unite& States, Mr. Bush, In the joint coarmuniqu4 issued following that meeting, emphasis was laid on the fact that S1PV.2939 73 t-President) *'the Soviet Union and the United States recoqniae that Security Council resolution 661 (1990) permits the export of foodstuffs to Iraq and Kuwait for humanitarian considerations." In that connectiorr the joint communiqu8 singled out the role of the sanctions committee as well as tbe existing international agencies called upon to superviee the supply of foodstuffs as intended. In light of this entire set oti considerations , we have approached the basic idea of the reSOlUtiOn as a clear recognition of the internationally recognised need for procedures to allow for the humanitarian provision of foodstuffs and medical supplies to Iraq and Kuwait. We believe that the resolution will circumvent artificial impediments and make it possible effectively to solve specific problemsc for example in connection with the vessel dispatched by India to assist its nationals in Kuwait. It is also important that the resolution places special emphasis on the situation of children and mothera, the sick and the elderly and all who are experiencing special suffering as a result of the aggression. The Soviet delegation therefore, by actively participating in the preparation of the resolution, which was submitted by a number of countries, lent its support 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing the United Nations Security Council's resolution on economic sanctions against Iraq and Kuwait, with a focus on humanitarian considerations and the provision of foodstuffs and medical supplies. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a formal statement or report. The content is primarily concerned with international relations, diplomacy, and humanitarian aid, rather than any of the other categories.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief