At its 2933rd meeting, on 6 August 1990, the Council proceeded with the discussion of the item. 104 See Official Records of the Security Council, Forty-fifth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1990. 19 Resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution 660 (1990) of2 August 1990, Deeply concerned that that resolution has not been im- plemented and that the invasion by Iraq of Kuwait contin­ ues, with further loss of human life and material destruc­ tion, Determined to bring the invasion and occupation of Kuwait by Iraq to an end and to restore the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait, Noting that the legitimate Government of Kuwait has expressed its readiness to comply with resolution 660 (1990), Mindful of its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, Affirming the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence, in response to the armed attack by Iraq against Kuwait, in accordance with Article 51 of the Char­ ter, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, l. Determines that Iraq so far has failed to comply with paragraph 2 of resolution 660 (1990) and has usurped the authority of the legitimate Government of Kuwait; 2. Decides, as a consequence, to take the following measures to secure compliance of Iraq with paragraph 2 of resolution 660 (1990) and to restore the authority of the legitimate Government of Kuwait; 3. Decides that all States shall prevent: (a) The import into their territories of all commodities and products originating in Iraq or Kuwait exported there­ from after the date of the present resolution; (b) Any activities by their nationals or in their territo­ ries which would promote or are calculated to promote the export or trans-shipment of any commodities or products 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution by the United Nations Security Council, addressing the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. The resolution focuses on imposing economic sanctions on Iraq to secure compliance with the previous resolution and to restore the authority of the legitimate government of Kuwait. The measures outlined in the resolution aim to prevent the import of commodities and products from Iraq or Kuwait, as well as activities that would promote or facilitate the export or trans-shipment of such commodities.

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