as of! this morning, clearly warrants a timely decision on the part of the Security Council. There is no doubt that the foreign nationals trapped in Iraq and Kuwait are in need of the Council’s support and proteCtion. Ethiopia believes that the adoption of this resolutLon a>nstitutes the collective response of the international community to the alarming broadcast that emanated from Baghdad pertaining to the predicament of third-country nationals. Although Iraq’s response to the Security Council’s recent decisions has not been encouraging thus far , we should like to express our hope that Iraq would comply with the request contained in operative paragraph 1 of the resolution we have just adopted. Mr. RADPUAN (Malaysia) : My delegation shares the deep wncern of the Council over the deteriorating situation with regard to the status of foreign nationals in Kuwait and Iraq. Malaysia regrets that thousands of foreign national5 in both countries are now under the threat of further danger to their safety and secut ity. This situation is clearly in contravention of the principles of interna tiara1 law. Under the circumstances we believe that all foreign nationals should be allcmed to leave Kuwait and Iraq and proper facilities should be provided for them to do so. These foreign nationals should be able to sviintain contact with and receive the assistance of their wnsular representatives. My delegaticn would also like to take this opportunity to express ouc appreciatian tn the Secretary-General far hie prompt response to your message. Mr. President, on behalf of the Council yesterday. We support the initiative taken by the Secretary-General to send his special emissaries immediately to Baghdad to address this humanitarian problem. At the same time, we believe it appropriate, in the light of the alarming deterioration in the situation today, that the Ccuncil has adopted this resolution unanilr~~sly. NS,‘ASw S/W.2937 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by a representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation of foreign nationals trapped in Iraq and Kuwait. The focus is on the humanitarian crisis and the need for the international community to take action to protect and support these individuals. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a formal UN setting.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief