abide by the relevant stipulations of international law and take rigorous steps to prevent any action that may encianger the safety of civil aircraft and the people on boar& JB/l3 S/PV. 2943 51 (Mr.1 We wish to express our concern over the plight of the foreign nationals inside Iraq and Kuwait, and appeal for guarantees of their personal safety, freedom and basic subsistence needs. We deeply sympathise with the countries that have suffered economic difficulties rt>?ulting from implementing resolutions on sanctions. We hope that the Security Council ma the international community will take practical and effective measures to alleviate their difficulties. The international community desires an early settlement of the Gulf crisPs, while a comprehensive political settlement of the Middle East question is also what all the international community wishes to tree. We are convinced that the solution to thy Gulf crisis ena the Mfadle East question will lead to enduring peace end security in the region. The Gulf crisis has made people ponder the question: What kind of order should be eetabliahea in the world 80 that peace can be preserved? In our view, it has been proved by post-war history that the kind of order that is based on military might end the use or threat of force will not stand in the end, whereas the five principles of mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutuel non-aggression . non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality end mutual benefit, and peaceful co-erietence are full of vitality. The current Gulf crisis is the result of the breach of these norms, while efforte towards its solution should be guided by the observance ana defence of these norms. Qorce sbould be avoidea and no efforts should be spared to achieve a peaceful settlement. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing the Gulf crisis and the need for a peaceful settlement. It mentions the safety of civil aircraft, the plight of foreign nationals, and the economic difficulties faced by countries due to sanctions. The text also touches on the principles of international relations, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect, non-aggression, and peaceful coexistence. Given the focus on international relations, conflict resolution, and humanitarian concerns, it seems likely that the text falls under the categories related to international affairs.

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