UNITED NATIONS Security Council --------- ---------------·-· ··-··--·- Distr. GENERAL S/21338 31 May 1990 s ORIGINAL1 ENGLISH NOTE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL At its 2925th meeting, on 31 May 1990, following the adoption of resolution 655 (1990), the President of the Security Council made the following statement1 ''In connection with t~e resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Councils "As is known, the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force l/ states, in paragraph 241 'Despite the present quiet in the Israel-Syria sector, the situation in the Middle East as a whole continues to be potentially dangerous and ls likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached,' That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security Council," ll S/21305. 90-13756 1561g (E) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by the President of the Security Council regarding the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, which is a peacekeeping force in the Middle East. The statement references the report of the Secretary-General, which highlights the potentially dangerous situation in the Middle East and the need for a comprehensive settlement to resolve the issue. Given the context, it is likely that the category is related to international relations, conflict resolution, or peacekeeping.

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