States has all the means neceesary to eliminate all obstacles ti peace. Encouraging a dialogue between the United State@ and the Palestine Liberation Organiaatiar and calling for respect for the rights of the Palestinian pple is recognition of the faot that the Palestine Liberation Organisation is their sole legitimate representative and can advance the cauee of peace. JIM/t0 S/W. 2923 182-185 (Mr. Maarou9 I wish to express our gratitude to all countries that are committed to Pace in Europe and in all reqions of the vorld and that are fully aware of the tragedy facing the Palestinian people and would like to see justice done. At the start of this Councilas meting, we listened very carefully to the words of the Palestinian Presidentr Mr. Yasser Arafat, vho described quite Clearly and sincerely what the Palestinian people have suffered and what its aspirations wece towards a just, honourable and lastillq peace. JW41 s/w. 2923 186- 190 (Hr. Maarouf) The Palestinian leader has axne here to defend their rights. Xe has coucageously called for peace. The international ooranunity must appreciate this positian and take genuine immediate stepe to help the Palestinian people in its just struggle 80 that peaoe and security may prevail in the Middle East. Allcw ma further to express my appceciatiar to all the fntffadah fighters in the oocupied Palestinian ticcitocies who have rejected oppression and oaxpation and ace new laying the bases for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. The FSESIDDJT: With the concurrence of metiers of the Council I propose to suspend the meeting now. m/44 s/w. 2923 191 The meeting was suspen6d at 9.40 p.m., 25 May 1990, and realaed at 9.25 a.m., 26 May 1990. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the representative of the United Arab 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement from the Palestinian representative at a United Nations Security Council meeting, discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a peaceful resolution. The speech focuses on the rights of the Palestinian people, the role of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, and the need for international support and recognition. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and politics.

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