principles aad rules of diplomatic law and of international law in general. JVBl/G S1PV.2940 22 (Mr.1 As a country deeply affected by events in the Gulf region, Romania expressed immediately after the emergence of this problem its point of view on the acts perpetrated by Iraqi authorities against diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait. The Romanian Government made an appeal on that occasion for respect for the universally accepted principles of international law and in particular of diplomatic law. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania stated at that time that he did not intend to close the Romanian Embassy in Kuwait. We have clearly made known our position concerning the illegal decision by Iraqi authorities to close the foreign embassies in Kuwait. While keeping our embassy in Kuwait functioning, we have brought attention to our strong position against the measures undertaken by the Iraqi authorities against diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait. Given the aggraveted circumstance8 and conditions imposed by the Iraqi military occupation authorities in Kuwait, the Minister of yoreiqn Affairs of Romania has decided for humanitarian reasona to repatriate the staff of the ~omanian embassy in Kuwait. This decision does not in any way affect the continuity of diplomatic relations between Romania and Kuwait. The activities of the Romanian embassy in Kuwait will be resumed immediately when adequate conditions exist for the work and life of the diplomatic personnel. We also have to stress Iraq's full responsibility for the consequences deriving from the measure6 undertaken against the diplomatic and consular missions. From a more general point of view, my delegation would like to recall that Romania stands for the withdrawal without delay of Iraqi military forces beyond the internationally recoqnised boundary between the two countries and for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by the Romanian Government regarding its position on the crisis in the Gulf region, specifically the situation in Kuwait. It mentions the closure of foreign embassies, the repatriation of diplomatic staff, and the country's stance on the withdrawal of Iraqi military forces. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and diplomacy.

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