We think the time hae come to ensure that all the roads to dialogue and diplomatic mediation are kept open. The intransigence of any of the parties is a real obstacle to the quest for a solution , and such intransigence will be held responsible for the tragedy. Security Council reSOlUtiOn 669 (1990) recommended the intervention of Arab countries to assist in the solution of the crisis. I believe we should encourage by all possible means an Arab solution to the conflict between Iraq and Xuwait, A8 Latin Americans we know from our experience #at regional participation in the BRWPLJ WPV.2943 57 solution of problems frequently offers more poesibilities for success than the intervention of extra-regional Powers. The Central American process of recent years is clear proof of this assertion. Today, as we did on 2 August in connection with another resolution. we voted in favour of resolution 670 (1990), which further develops resolution 661 (1990) on an embargo against Iraq. We would have wished that, together with this resolution that we have just adopted, there would be another one calling on all parties, and in particular on the countries of the region, to undertake maximum efforts for peace, tolerance and harmony and to refrain from any acts which might contribute to making it more difficult to find formulas for a peaceful settlement. We hope that a draft resolution along those lines can be submitted to the Council with our co-sponsorship in the next few days. We are aware of the price of , and the suffering brought about by, an embargo but we prefer that to the price of war. The (interpretation from Russian): I thank the Foreign Minister of Colombia for the kind words he addressed to me. Mr. (C&e d'fvoire) (interpretation from Frenchbr Mr. President, it 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech made by a representative of a country or organization, discussing the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, and the efforts to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means. The text mentions the Security Council, resolutions, and the embargo against Iraq, indicating a focus on international relations and conflict resolution.

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