UNITLO NATIONS S _----^ . Socurity Council Distr, GENKHAIA UIILGINAL: I:NtiI~IStl LETTER DATED 8 OCTOBER 1985 FROM THE PERMANENT HEPHESGNTA’I’IVE OF MALTA TO THE UNITED NATII)NS ADDRESSED WI ‘THE PHKSIDEN’I Uk THE SECURITY COUNCIL I have the honour to transmit herewith a statement issued hy the Minister ot Foreiqn Attairs of the Republic ot Malta regarding the Israeli aqqression aqainst the Republic ot Tunisia. I Rhould be gtatetul it you would arrange tar this statement to be circulated as a document of the Security Council. (Signed) V. J. GAUCI Amlli3ssadc)r Permanent HeprPsentatlvr 85-27MU5 12Y4r (tC) . . . s/17553 English Paqe 2 Annex STATEMENT BY THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE REFUBLIC OF MALTA In our view what happened this morning is very grave to us as a Maltese nation and to all the peoples in the neighbouring countries of the North Africa. This morning tighter bombers of the Israel Air Force attacked a territory of a neighbouring country, a friendly nation - Tunisia. A number of Tunisian and Palestinian civilians were killed. This act not only gives rise to our concern but, on the basis of contacts and reports reaching us, we join others in strongly condemning this aggressive act against a country tar removed from the centre ot conflict, a friendly country and a staunch ally of Malta, and against the heroic people of Palestine, to whom we have always given support in their quest for an independent homeland. This incident should also open the eyes of all Maltese to the consequential perils ot this act OK aggression against Tunisian territory and against Tunisian and Palestinian people. In the face of this serious act of aggression, and taking into account the geographic distance which separates Israel from Tunisia, we have to remain 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal statement issued by the Foreign Minister of Malta regarding a conflict between Israel and Tunisia. The statement expresses concern and condemnation of the Israeli aggression and its impact on the neighboring countries and the Palestinian people. The language used is diplomatic and formal, suggesting that the text is intended for an international audience, likely the United Nations Security Council. Given the focus on international relations, conflict, and diplomacy, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to international relations and conflict resolution.

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