Security Council and to extend to him my heartfelt congratulations. The Chinese delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution proposed by Cuba entirely in the spirit of humanitarianism. We believe that the provision of foodstuffs to the civilian population and foreign nationals in Iraq and Kuwait should be carried out within the framework of Security Council resolution 661 (1990)# that is, in humanitarian circumstances. In order strictly to implement resolution 661 (1990), we are in favour of the adoption of a resolution by the Security Council to establish mechanisms of information seeking and food distribution, for that would help to solve the problems we are facing at present. The Chinese delegation's vote in favour of the draft resolution proposed by Cuba does not mean any change in our aforementioned position. The (interpretation from Russian): I thank the representative of China for the kind words he addressed to me. The Council will now proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution contained in document 6121747. I shall first call on those members who wish to enplain their votes before the voting. m. AL-m (Yemen) (interpretation from Arabic): I should like at the outset to entend to you, Sir, our heartfelt congratulationa on your assumption of L_L- ---- *mm--- -P LL- O----1&- I -__-- 1. a-- L&I- ---&C L&ICI yrcrerucrucs~ "L cycl ovJbu,rL~ b"Wb.& A.". v.11.0 I‘WYLAA. I Gii. trtffdstt '&at, -w:'& your great experience, you will successfully conduct the business of the Council. I am pleased that your country, the Soviet Union, ie linked with mine by historic bonds of friendship. JB/2 s/ml. 2939 8-10 (m. Al-Ashtal. Yemen) I should like to cox.gratulate the Ambassador of Romania, Mr. Munteanu, who conducted the business of tr:e Security Council at a difficult time. He did so successfully, as we all know, I should also like to welcome officially 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech given by a representative of China in the United Nations Security Council, congratulating the new President of the Security Council and discussing a draft resolution related to humanitarian aid in Iraq and Kuwait. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is likely related to international relations and global governance. The mention of humanitarian aid and the specific context of Iraq and Kuwait suggests that the topic is closely tied to Humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief