regional mnfrcntation. It is in a positive spirit that we view the negative consequences which may result for the worLd from the imposition of these sanctiona, which are bound to have an impact upon vast areas of international economic life and developllent, for they simply have to k4 adopted for the sake of peace and future generations. Mr. AL-ASB~‘AL (Yemen) (interpretation from Arabic) : I should like to wt before the Council Sam ccmments concerning the draft resolution before us. Since the outbreak of the present conflict between Iraq errd Kuwait, the Republic of Yemen has not ceased to exert continuous efforts to contain the conflict between these two brotherly countt ies. We have tr fed to discuss and deal with all issues in a spirit of understanding and within the framework of the one Arab family in a way that would consol idate Arab ed idatity, keep the region free from foreign intewentiOn, guarantee the consolidation of national Arab security, and spare it from danger. In this respect, brother Ali Abdulla Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen, has undertaken during the last three days visits to Iraq, Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Re met with the leaders of these three countries to discuss the prevailing conflict. De also received brother Taha Yassin Ramadhan, member of the Revolutionary Command Council and the Deputy Premier of Iraq, to whom he deiivered a letter to his brother, President Saadam HUSsein. President tiieh confirmed the need for the speedy withdrawal of Iraqi forces from the territory of brotherly Kuwait. JSWpt s/w.2933 52 (Mr. Al-Ashtal, Yemen) 1 should like t2 reiterate here that the Yemeni leadership will COntinue to exert efforts to ozntain this conflict between the two brotherly countries, despite the many difficulties besieging such efforts, because we believe that the brotherly 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a conflict between Iraq and Kuwait, and the efforts of the Yemeni government to mediate the conflict. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on the impact of the conflict on international economic life, national security, and the region's stability. The text does not mention specific economic development projects, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather the broader implications of the conflict on international relations.

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