Let me recall that the embargo was chosen by the Security Council as a political means to deal with the crisis in order to achieve a peaceful solution to the dangerous eituatloa. Pull compliance with resowution 661 (1990) is therefore essential to attain this goal. Rx/5 S/PV.2940 16 I m (Zaire) (interpretation from French): As recently as last Thursday my delegation indicated to the Council that in the Gulf crisis Iraq had shown absolute contempt for the Security Council and its decisions and, thus, for the international community as a whole. By violating the diplomatic missions and attacking persons enjoying diplomatic immunity, Iraq is disregarding the commitments it freely undertook when it ratified the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Belntions of 15 October 1963 and 15 January 1970. Iraq has thus placed itself outside the system of law and has moved into that of force, with all that that entails. With regard to the two aforementioned Conventions, Zaire believes that these legal instruments constitute a guarantee of order and respect in relations between States. My country reaffirm8 here its beliof in respect for principles of law, and it cannot, under any circumstances, accept their violation. For that reason, my country, Zaire, is a sponsor of the draft resolution to be voted upon, and we will vote in favour of ft. That is Zaire's collective response to all measures of intimidation end provocation by Iraq towards the international community. m. YIN Ye (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation was shocked at the unlawful intrusion into the premises Of some countries' embassies in Kuwait and that their diplomats and other personnel were aetiisined and grossly treated. This action of Iraq is a serioue violation of international law, the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations aad the Vienna 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement related to international relations, specifically addressing a crisis in the Gulf region. The language used is formal and emphasizes the importance of adhering to international law and conventions. The main topics discussed are the violation of diplomatic immunity, the disregard for international law, and the consequences of such actions.

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