on the representative of Jordan who wishes to exercise his right of reply, 169. Mr. SHARAF (Jordan): I shall be very brief. The quotation that the representative of Israel has just 111;ir- shalled before us does not change the main argument. hl!, main point is not that economic, human and political considerations are not relevant-they are relevant-bul that the overriding fact before this Council is that no cultural. national entity can trample over another. That is the issue. the main issue. 170. As for the quotation that the Israeli representative has just brought before the Council, it is a quotation that we have heard a number of times. One can always find quotations in papers, either reflecting a genuine appraisal. but subjective appraisal, of the source, or-and the Israeli representatives have been very good at this-reflecting the opinion of a collaborator in the occupied territories, whidl again is a normal situation in all national conflicts and 311 situations of occupation. But the overriding fact remains the one I just mentioned before the Council. It is not just the expression of the feelings of the Arabs. In addition to the juridical and the political and the economic factors, the important and overriding factor is that no country, under any pretext, can trample over another culture, another national identity and another national State. The meeting rose at 2.15 p.m. 18 Litho in United Nations, New York Price: $U.S. 2.00 (or equivalent in other currencies) 73-82001-June 1978-2,200 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech given by a representative of Jordan in a United Nations meeting, discussing a sensitive issue related to cultural and national identity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of respecting the sovereignty of another country's culture and national identity, and argues that economic, human, and political considerations are not the main issue. The tone is diplomatic and focused on the principle of non-interference in the affairs of another country.

**Category**
Culture