support of the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other States is well kmn. Whatever the circumstances, we have always omsed the use oE force and, indeed, the very threat of use of force, regardless of excuses or arguments employed to justify the use of force. We are convinced that, particularly tr the near future, the sovereignty ad self-determination of small States, which make up the majority of Metiers of the United Nations, will be jeopardized if in ow fashion a another we were to condone the use of force to intervene in the internal aftairs of other States. That is why, for the 88me reasons we condemned the invasion of Panama in December , we are now go-sponsoring the draft resolution before the Council, a tzxt which condemm the intervention in Kuwait. The PRESIDINJT: I thank the representative of Colotiia for the k ind words he addressed to me. Mr. PORTTIER (Canada) f May I bwbn by congratulating you, Sir, on your aasumption ot tikz presidency and wishing you weU during the monkh Of hqust. i should also like to thank arr colleague , the Amljassador of Malayeia, for his stellar performance during the month of July. Our presence here this mxning at this early hour is evidence of the deep conc@rn of the members off thin Council and the internationaL community about the RG,‘s s/w. 2932 17 (Hr. Fcr tier, Canada) danqetous situatiorl in Kuwait, which has been caused by the naked Iraqi invasion of its tecr itory. There can be no question #at the brutal Iraqi aggression against Kuwait is totally unncmptahLe and represents a flaqtant violation of the Charter of the United Nations as well as international law. The international response to this aqqression must be clear and unatiiguous- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by a representative of Colombia to the United Nations Security Council, condemning the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and calling for international action. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is of high importance and international relevance. The text does not mention specific economic or social issues, but rather focuses on the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and the violation of international law.

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