on reporting to the Council. We know that the forces of these countries are there also upon the request of Kuwait under Article 51. We understand well the misery of Kuwait and the anxiety of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States. However, a8 a non-aligned member and coming from a region which has been a casualty of the battles and wars fought by armies of major Powers a we fear the consequences of a long-term presence of military forces of major Powers. That is why Irag should respond positively to the Council's resolutions, particularly resolution 660 (1990), and remove the reason Sor the foreign presence and avoid the outbreak of war. ECT/ljb WPV.2943 63 (Mr.1 In a broader context, the collective manner in which the Council has reacted to the Gulf crisis has marked a revival of the concept of collective security and has raised hopes with regard to the role that the United Nations cas play in the maintensuce of international peace and security in the post-cold-war eraI which i8 just beginning to unfold. Malsysia, and I am sure many of our son-aligned friends, would like to see that spirit of co-operation and determination sustained so that the members of the Council cau act together in resolving many existing regional conflicts. In this come&ion, Malaysia feels encouraged by the co-operation between the five permanent members of the Council in working out a framework for a comprehensive political settlement for Cambodia which has readily been endorsed by the other members of the Council, leading to the adoption of resolution 668 (19901, on Cambodia, only a few days ago. Malaysia, like many other countrhb including yours, Mr. President, believes that the present crisis in the Gulf underlines the urgent need for more intensified 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a non-aligned country, Malaysia, to the United Nations Security Council. The speech focuses on the Gulf crisis and the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. The speaker expresses concerns about the long-term presence of military forces in the region and the need for a comprehensive political settlement. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of collective security and cooperation among nations.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief