task of co-ordinating United Nations humanitarian actions in the region, will be able speedily to discharge his mission. In ~0n~lu5ion, France would again express its hope that Iraq will accept all the resolution5 adopted by the Couadl and that thus there will be a rapid peaceful settlement of this conflict with the withdrawal Of Iraqi troops from Kuwait and the restoration of that State's independence. It is because of our devotion to such a RI%/11 WPV. 2939 53 (Mr.1 peaceful settlement that we consider it indispensable that the means stipulated for its achievement - that is, the embargo - not be weakened. The (interpretation from Russian): I thank the representative of France for his kind words addressed to me. Mr. FORTI& (Canada) (interpretation from French): It is very late now, or very early, and my introductory comments will be brief but no less sincere for that. First we should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council: our thanks go to Ambassador Monteanu for his great commitment during the month of August; and we extend a cordial, warm welcome to Sir David Hannay, who has joined the Council. Once again, following lengthy and at times very difficult negotiations, the Security Council has adopted by an overwhelming majority a resolution dealing with one of the most tragic aspects of the situation in Iraq and Kuwait. That resolution supplements in a very basic way certain key provisions of resolution 661 (1990), particularly its paragraphs 3 (c) and 4. The Committee we set up, entrusted with monitoring the implementation of sanctions, can now carry out its mandate in the light of the context and machinery resolution 666 (1990) has just given it. (sooke ip English) We have acted in the face of the desparate situation faced by hundreds of 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, likely from a United Nations Security Council meeting, discussing the situation in Iraq and Kuwait. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with mentions of resolutions, embargos, and the need for a peaceful settlement. The focus is on the humanitarian and political aspects of the situation, rather than economic or environmental issues.

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