Regrettably, Iraq has shown no political will thus far to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions. We call on the Iraqi Government to heed the strong aspirations of the international conununity, adopt a co-operative attitude towards the Security Council, immediately stop its occupation of Kuwait and withciraw its troops from that country. NRIpt WPV.2943 49-50 In order to maintain world peace and restore peace and security in the Gulf region, the Chinese Government advocates that the current Gulf crisis be resolved politically and by peaceful means. We support the role played by the Security Council, and we also suppcrt the extensive efforts made by the Arab States on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Furthermore, the Chinese Government supports the United Nations Secretary-General in his continued efforts at mediation and good offices. At present tension in the Gulf region continues to rise, and this is pregnant with the danger of greater armed conflict. We understand and respect the necessary defensive steps taken by some Gulf countries out of consideration for their own security. At the same time, we believe that every effort should be made to ease the present grave tension. We in principle are not in favour of military involvement in the Gulf by big Powers, for such involvement will only make the situation even more complicated. We call on the countries concerned to exercise maximum restraint so as to prevent further deterioration of the situation. Use of force in any name is unacceptable to us. We have voted in favour or' the Security Council resolutions in the belief that they are aimed at promoting a political settlement of the Gulf crisis by peaceful means. I wish to stress here that in implementing the provisions of resolution 670 (19901, concerning civil aircraft, the countries concerned should strictly 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a resolution regarding the Gulf crisis and the occupation of Kuwait. It discusses the political situation, the actions of various countries, and the role of international organizations such as the United Nations. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. It seems to be focused on the political and diplomatic aspects of the crisis.

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