It was on the basis of these considerations that we sent a contingent of troops to Saudi Arabia, at the kingdom's request. Its role would be purely defensive. Our national Parliament endorsed this decision by a unanimous resolution. This step was considered to be supportive of the cause of peace and stability in the region, and of the broader interests of the Islamic community as a whole. Meanwhile, the world confronts the tormenting trauma of a vast humanitarian problem. Several hundred thousand expatriates, eager to return home, are stranded in the region. Their plight is one of the utmost misery. Bangladesh was among the first countries to urge on the United Nations system the need to activate itself in the repatriation process. This has since been developed into a remarkable triumph of orderly organization by this body. I myself travelled to Turkey and Saudi AE/csm A/45/W. 10 32 (President Ershad) Arabia to encourage the process. The neighbouring countries, despite their acute constraints, have rendered unstinted assistance, Our gratitude to them is unbounded. Our tributes extend to the relevant United Nations agencies - in particular, to the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization, the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, the International Office of Migration, and the non-governmental organizations. I must make a special mention of the donor countries, which have provided most generous financial assistance. Much more remains to be done. The responsibilities of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, the Secretary-General's Special Representative, will be onerous. I have no doubt he will discharge them with his usual skill and wisdom. The impact of the crisis on the global economy is great. For the fragile economies of the developing world - in particular, of the least developed countries - the consequences are disastrous. For Bangladesh, these take the form 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement about a humanitarian crisis, specifically the repatriation of expatriates stranded in a region. The language used emphasizes the international cooperation, assistance, and relief efforts in response to the crisis. The text also mentions the economic impact of the crisis on developing countries, including Bangladesh. These indicators suggest that the category is likely to be related to humanitarian aid and relief.

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