means to uphold and implement resolution 660 (1990) and all subsequent relevant resolutions and to restore Interna­ tional peace and security in the area; 3. Requests all States to provide appropriate support for the actions undertaken in pursuance of paragraph 2 above; 4. Requests the States concerned to keep the Security Council regularly Informed on the progress of actions undertaken pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 above; S. Decides to remain seized of the matter. Adopted at the 2963rd meeting by 12 votes to 2 (Cuba and Yemen), with I abstention (China). Decision In a letter dated 21 December 1990, 113 the President of the Security Council informed the Secretary-General as follows: "By resolution 669 (1990), adopted at its 2942nd 113 S/22033. meeting, on 24 September 1990, the Council, recalling its resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, entrusted the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait with the task of examining requests for assist­ ance under the provisions of Article SO of the Charter of the United Nations, and making recommendations to the President of the Council for appropriate action. "By letters dated 19 and 21 December 1990,114 the Chairman of the Committee transmitted the recommen­ dations of the Committee with regard to the following 18 States: Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, India, Lebanon, Mauritania, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tunisia, Uru­ guay, Viet Nam, Yemen and Yugoslavia. "At consultations of the whole of the Security Council held on 20 December 1990, It was decided to inform you of the above-mentioned recommendations of the Com­ mittee pursuant to resolution 669 (1990) in connection with requests for assistance under the provisions of Article 50 of the Charter and to request you to implement the actions contained in the recommendations." 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international relations and conflict resolution, specifically in the context of the Gulf War. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the text mentions specific countries, resolutions, and international organizations. The content focuses on the implementation of resolutions and the provision of assistance to certain states, which suggests a category related to international relations and conflict resolution.

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