It is lPost deplorable that the question of the annexation of Kuwait by fraq, despite all the reSOlutiOnS which have so far been adopted by the Security Council and which are all part of the quest for a peaceful solution to this conflict, continues to threaten mankind with the spectre of war. Iraq must understand that there is still time for it to reverse its shaky positions, to heed the call of reason, to recognise the fact that the Security Council cannot fail to shoulder its responsibilities, given the flagrant violation of the Charter and the breach of peace and international security of which Iraq is guilty. The primacy of law over the use of force is binding on alit for if out Council is not able t0 take decisions to halt once and for all behaviour which violates the BHWPIJ S/PV,2943 59-60 1 (Mr.Essu,d Q&B 'I" ) international legal order and the most sacred rights of peoples to peace, independence and development, if force wins out with impunity over law, then our Organisation will wittingly contribute to the perpetuation of a process of the inevitable self-destruction of our society. C&e d*Ivoire haa eponsored and voted in favour of the proviaion for the strengthening of sanctions contained in the present resolution because it believes that, in the present context, that is the only option allowing us to avoid war. Iraq must listen to reason and avoid forcing the international community to resort to action8 with incalculable consequenCes, above all for the developing countries, which, more than ever before, need peace in international relations to fulfil the legitimate right of their peoples to development. m. ABU w (Malaysia): Mr. President it gives me great pleasure to see you presiding over this meeting. Given the issue before us, the tested 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict between Iraq and Kuwait, and the threat of war that it poses. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a statement from the United Nations Security Council or a similar international organization. The text mentions the importance of the rule of law and the need for a peaceful solution to the conflict. Given the focus on international relations and conflict resolution, it is likely that the category is related to international relations or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations