UNITED NATIONS s -----------·------------------------------··----- Security Council NOTE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL Distr. GENERAL S/21323 30 May 1990 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH Following consultations with the members of the Security Council, the President of the Council made the following statement, on behalt of the Council at its 2924th meeting on 30 May 1990, in connection with the Counci,'s consideration of the item entitled "United Nations peace-keeping operations": "The members of the Security Council note with satisfaction that the United Nations has in the recent years played an increasingly important and active role in restoring and maintaining international peace and security. The peace-keeping operations of the United Nations have become a valuable instrument facilitating the settlement of international disputes. Recent successful peace-keeping operations have for their part contributed to the enhanced standing and effectiveness of the United Nations. "Tho members of the Security Council expre:.s their deep satisfaction with the growing support of the international community for United Nations peace-keeping and, in particular, with the participation of a growing number of Member States in the operationn, The members of the Council pay tribute to the Secretary-General and his staff for their tirelesR efforts in the conduct of those operations. They also commend States which have provided resources for such operations. Furthermore, they commend the peace-keeping forces for their exemplary and dedicated service in the cause of international peace and security. "The members of the Security Council consider it of vital importance that adequate resources are available for the preparation, deployment and maintenance of the United Nations peace-keeping operations. This must be underlined all the more in view of the new challenges in prospect. The members of the Council urge the Member States to respond positively and rapidly to requests from the Secretary-General for contributions of financial, 
**Analysis**
The text is a statement by the President of the Security Council, discussing the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security through peace-keeping operations. It highlights the importance of adequate resources for these operations and expresses gratitude to member states for their contributions. This suggests that the text is related to international relations and global governance, rather than a specific sector like economy or education.

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