savereiqnty, independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait. We appeal to both sides to begin immediately intensive negotiations to resolve their differences, and we should like to support the efforts of all concerned, especially those Of the Arab Leaguer in bringing about a peaceful settlement between the two countries. Under the circumstances, Malaysia has agreed to co-sponsor the draft resolution befor@ the Council. The PRESIDR3Ts I thank the r+presentatTve of Malaysia for the kind words he addressed to me. Sir Crispin TICKELL (United Kingdom) : Mr. President, our best wishes to you and ou warmest thanks to your predecessor in of ftce. This is an ugly sKIIPant in world affairs. We strongly condemn a clear breach of the Charter of the United Nations, as indeed of the Charter of the Arab League. The Security Council mret today take its responsibilities. In the last few hours the Iraqi Government has launched a full-scale invasion of the territory of its small and vulnerable neighbour. I should add that this is not the first time that Iraq has invaded the terti tory of a neighbour, We have so far seen formulas which recall in dit%naying fashion the kind of totalitarian remark8 made in history a~ many occasions. Thus we have em invasion from outsides we have a phoney coup d *&at fi t within; and we have the purported estabishmnt of a pIpp3t government. Like my United States colleague, I have noted that the plot was botched because the timing was back to frcmt. KG/s s/Pv.2932 20 (SLf Crkspin Tlckell., Un 1 ted K 4 nqdam) -- Now we seen the already precarious stability of the reqLon bled bv a lonq and painful war dwqerously upset. We have Seen &struction of pl'o~rt-{ and, more important, we have seen dangerous destruction of human life among our friends, the Kuwaitis. MP/N s/t-w. 2932 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by a representative of the United Kingdom in the United Nations Security Council, condemning the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq and calling for a peaceful settlement. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and diplomacy. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, and it does not provide specific details about the situation on the ground.

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