the specific circumstances as may be necessary under the authority of the Security Council to halt all inward and outward maritime shipping, in order to inspect and verify their cargoes and destinations and to ensure strict imple­ mentation of the provisions related to such shipping laid down in resolution 661 (1990); 2. Invites Member States accordingly to co-operate as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of resolution 661 (1990) with maximum use of political and diplomatic measures, in accordance with paragraph 1 above; 3. Requests all States to provide, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, such assistance as may be required by the States referred to in paragraph 1 above; 4. Also requests the States concerned to co-ordinate their actions in pursuit of the above paragraphs of the present resolution using, as appropriate, mechanisms of the Military Staff Committee and, after consultation with the Secretary-General, to submit reports to the Security Council and the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, in order to facilitate the monitoring of the implementation of the present resolution; 5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. Adopted at the 2938th meeting by 13 votes to none, with 2 absten­ tions (Cuba and Yemen). Decision At its 2939th meeting, on 13 September 1990, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representative of Kuwait to par­ ticipate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation between Iraq and Kuwait". Resolution 666 (1990) of 13 September 1990 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, paragraphs 3 (c) and 4 of which apply, except in humani­ tarian circumstances, to foodstuffs, Recognizing that circumstances may arise in which it 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the international community's response to a conflict, specifically the Gulf War, and the measures taken to enforce economic sanctions against Iraq. The resolution focuses on the control of maritime shipping and the inspection of cargoes, which suggests a strong connection to international trade and economic sanctions.

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