that I have just received a letter from the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council;to invite that representa- tive to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the provisional rules of procedure. At the invita$on of the President, Mr. El-Fattal (Syrian Arab Republic) took a place at the Council table. 77. The PRESIDENT (interpretation frah Arabic): I call on the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. 78. Mr. EL-FATTAL (Syrian Arab Republic) (interpre- tation from Arabic): I should like, Sir, to thank you and the members of the Council for allowing.me to make my statement. On this occasion, I should like to congratulate you, the Arab President of the Security Council. Our rela- tions, which are of long standing in the Counci!, have always been constructive, and through them we have always been able to arrive at important resolutions. I would mention in particular resohution 509 (1982), in \ 6. \ which the Council demands total Israeli withdrawal from all occupied Arab territories. 79. I should like at the outset to thank Mr. Sinclair of Guyana for the excellent manner in which he steered the work of the Council and to express appreciation of his wisdom and understanding in dealing with the problems and issues that were before the Council during his presi- dency last month. 80. It was not my delegation’s ‘intention to intervene in this discussion. However, the representative of zionism has come here to disturb the atmosphere during these deliberations of the Council, and that has obliged me to speak. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic discussion, likely related to a conflict or political issue. The mention of Israel, occupied Arab territories, and the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic suggests a Middle Eastern conflict. The tone of the speech is formal and diplomatic, indicating a formal meeting or discussion.

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