Sir David Hannay, the new Permonent Representative of the United Kingdom. I wish him all success in his work. In the note verbale that I addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations in answer to his note No. SCPC/7/90(1) of 8 August 1990, related to the implementation of resolution 661 (1990). I conveyed the answer of the Government of Yemen to the issues raised in that note, as follows: First, the Government of the Republic of Yemen, in recognition of its commitment under Article 25 of the Charter, and in view of the fact that resolution 661 (1990) is of a binding nature, is complying with the contents of that resolution, desiring as it does to make good its commitments under the United Nations Charter. It will take appropriate measures to implement it. The Government of Yemen's commitment to that resolution reflects its respect for and commitment to the Charter, aespite the fact that the Republic of Yemen, as a member of the Security Council, did not support resolution 661 (1990) when it was adopted for reasons that I explained at that time and reaffirm here once again. Rw3 WPV. 2939 11 (Mr. Al-S) Secondly, the 6overament of the Republic of Yemen affirms that it understands the interdiction detailed in paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 661 (1990) to exclude supplies intended for medical purposes and foodstuffs, which are considered, for humanitarian reasons, to be exempted from the embargo imposed against Iraq and Kuwait. Therefore, our understanding of the provisions of resolution 661 (1990) is that we refuse to starve the weak and innocent in Iraq and Kuwait, including those of third countries, as a way to achieve political ends, since the use of such methods is in contradiction to many international humanitarian agreements 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication regarding the implementation of a United Nations resolution related to an economic embargo. The language used is formal and focused on international relations, highlighting the commitment of the Government of Yemen to comply with the resolution and its humanitarian concerns. The main issue discussed is the embargo's impact on innocent civilians, particularly in Iraq and Kuwait.

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