battles are still raging in Kuwait and that blood is being shed. MP/pt S/PV.2Y32 23 (Mr. Lozimky, rJ%R) The Soviet delegation believes that the Security Council must act immediately to eliminate this violation of international peace and security in a region where so many urgent conflicts still await solution. We suwort the draft resolution submitted for the Security Council’s consideration. we expect an immediate cessation of the armad invasion, the withdrawal of Iraqi troops and a renewal of negotiation5 between the countries, with the assistance of regional organizations= The PRE!SIDRNT: I thank the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the words he addressed to me. Mr. LI Daoyu (interpretation from Chinese) : First of all, Sit, allav ma to congratulate you upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We believe that under your talented guidance the Security Council will register new achievements. At the same time, I should like TV express our thanks to the Permanent Representative of &ialaysia foe his successful guidance of the Council’s work last amnth. China has consistently held that disputes between States should be settled Peacefully, not by force. my country enjoys friendly relation5 with both Iraq and Kuwait1 we hope that they will live together in peace. We regret the incident that t-k place in the early-morning hours of 2 August, when fraqi troops ctossea the border and attacked Kunait. Hostil itiee mtst cease immediately . Iraqi troops should be withdrawn to where they were before the event tOok place. We appeal to both countries to solve their differences peacefully8 through negotiation. China endorses the draft resolution before us. MP/pt s/w.2932 24-25 The PRESIDENT: I thank the representative of China for the kind words he addressed to me. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a recent conflict between Iraq and Kuwait, with a focus on the Security Council's role in resolving the situation. The language used emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution, withdrawal of troops, and negotiation.

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