decisions of the Security Council, are seriously affected in the economic and social fields by consequences resulting from the implementation of resolutions imposing economic sanctions on Iraq. In accordance with Article 50 of the United Nations Charter, a number of countries, including Romania, requested consultations, which, in our view, should be action-oriented and should facilitate the identification of solutions for assistance to be given to those countries seriously affected by the implementation of sanctions against Iraq. We welcomed the adoption of resolution 669 (19901, in which the Security Council entrusted the Committee established under resolution 661 (1990) with the task of enamining requests for assistance under the provisions of Article 50 of the Cberter and making tecomendetions to the President of the Eecutity Council for appropriate action. We express the hope that the Committee will perform that task in a constructive way, to the full satisfaction of all the parties concerned. It has been stated by many States and by the Secretary-General that the invasion and purported annexation of Kuwait have evoked a historic response from the Security Council. The present meeting of the Council at the ministerial level is an event that emphasises the high political value of that response. The violation of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law cannot be undertaken with impunity. Resolution 670 (1990) is clear testimony to that fact. In this respect, the Security Council has made a contribution to the peaceful WPV.2943 73 settlement of the Gulf crisis that cannot br underestimated. It has made it crystal-clear that progress cannot be achieved on the overall situation in the area until the present crisis is set on the way towards a solution in accordance with the position taken by the Security Council. Resolution 670 (1990) is additional proof that the international community is 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the impact of economic sanctions on Iraq on various countries, specifically Romania, and the role of the United Nations Security Council in addressing this issue. The text mentions the implementation of resolutions, consultations, and assistance under Article 50 of the United Nations Charter, indicating a focus on international relations and economic matters.

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