UNITED NATIONS Distr, GENERAL S/21688 31 August 1990 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH LETTER DATED 30 AUGUST 1990 FROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF JAPAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL I have the honour to notify you of the details of the measures Japan announced on 29 August 1990,which are a contribution to ongoing activities for the restoration of peace in the Middlp East. I should be grateful if you would have this letter and its annex circulated as a document of the Security Council. (i3AQn.e.d) Yoshio HATANO Ambassedor Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations QO-21186 1717i (E)S/ZlfI88 English rage 1 I.Cooperation in Support of Activitieo Aimed at Rortoring Peace in th@ Gulf Region Japan will extend cooperation to the countries engaged in activities to restora peace and stability in the Gulf region in accordance with the related United Nations Sscurity Council resolutions. The Japanese GOVernmnt will allocate one billion dollars (US $1,000,000,000) from the budget for this fiscal year to the cooperation in support of activitieo aimed at restoring peace in the Gulf region, details of which are ac followo: 1. In view of the enormous demand for transportation which may arise as the result of the activitier of the participating countrim, the Government of Japan will cooperate in the transportation of goodm such as food, water, and medical supplies by chartering civil aircraft and ahips. The Government of Japan will take the necetmary measures to provide materiala and equipment, including those necessary to ensure protection from the heat and a sufficient supply of water, with a viov to anointing the activities being carried out by participating countries in severe desert conditions. In order to make a positive contribution not only in
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication announcing Japan's contribution to humanitarian efforts in the Middle East. The measures mentioned focus on providing logistical support, such as transportation and equipment, to facilitate the restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf region. This suggests that the primary category is related to humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief