international peace and security. This it con do by imposing sanctiona against Israel in conformity with the prwisions of the United Nations Charter clnd by protecting the Palestinian people from the oppression of the Israeli occupier. That will entail asserting control in the occupied territories in order to guarantee the rights and security of the Palestinian people. Only when the Palestinian people attains self-determination can there be any hope for a just and comprehensive peace in the region. The PFESIDENT: I thank the representative of Iraq for the kind words he addressed to me. Mr. TADESSE (Ethiopia) : I ehould like at the outset, Sir, to express my delegation’s pleasure at seeing yar preside over the Security Council. That your Mr. President, an tiperienced diplomat fraa a amntry well known for its contcibutiar to the enhanced role of the United Nations in the realm of peacekeeping, will remain at the hub of our consideration of this sensitive issue augurs well for the constructive conduct of our work. IMWljb S/PV. 2923 212 (Hr. Tad:sse, Ethiopia) since this is the first formal statement my delegath i5 -kWI sin- the happy events relating to the union of the Yerens, allou ape, Mr. President, to ccngratuhte the fraternal people of that hitherto divided country an the decisive step they have taken ~1 *e path of reunion and prosperity of a great people. We salute all the statesmen involved in the delicate negotiations whicb have led to this raDst rewarding and exemplary endeavour in mankind’s yearning for unity and understanding. May I be alltmed also to take this opportunity to welcome the new Permanent hpresentative of the USSR, Ambassador Yurf Vorontsov, to OUK midst. Given his vast experience in the field of international relations , we have no doubt that he 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country, likely in the context of the United Nations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the content focuses on international relations, peace, and security. The representative mentions specific countries, such as Israel and Iraq, and refers to international agreements and organizations, like the United Nations Charter. The text does not mention any specific economic, scientific, or environmental issues, but rather concentrates on political and diplomatic matters.

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