unreservedly co~demr the invasion of Kuuait by Xraq and we demand the immzdinte withdrawal from the territory of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. For those reasons, we have decided to co-sponsor the draft resolution submitted to us. The PRRSIDEWT: I thank the representative of France Car the kind words he addressed to me. Mr. IEDZUAN (Malaysia) t On behalf of my deleqation, I should li!ce to congratulate you, Sir, and express auf best wishes on your assumption of the presidency of the Council Eor this mnth. I wish also to take thio opportunity to thank you and others for the kind words expressed to Ambassador RazaLi. Malaysia oJnsider8 the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations as sacrosanct in the conduct of relations between sovereign State& We are against acts of external interference, aggression and the use of force and the threat of force in inter-State relation5 without exception. This is particularly 1mgXXtmt to poteect the sovereignty of small States. Malaysia deeply reqrets that this aituation has taken place, involving two rWrber6 Of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Non-Aligned Mwement with uhi& we have good relations. This is particularly aad when this event is taking place during the annual Poreiqn Ministers’ meeting of the OIC in Ca fro. We are saddened at the loss of lives and the destruction brought about bY th is invasion. S/PV. 2932 19 (Mr. Redznan, Malaysia) We had hen following with qreat interest the negotiations held earlier between Kuwait and Iraq md we had hoped that any differences would have been settled through peaceful brotherly negotiations. This is indeed a very grave situation , and urgent and forthright a&ion by the Security Council is required. We should like to call upon Iraq to withdraw its forces immediately and unconditionally frorP Kuwaiti territory and respect the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the Malaysian representative to the United Nations, condemning the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq and demanding the immediate withdrawal of Iraqi forces. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international relations and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to Kuwait or Iraq, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian implications of the invasion.

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