interest in being invited by this Council to participate in our work, gave a lengthy account of the reasons why he thought that the meting to which he wanted to be invited should not be taking Place. Ky delegation differs greatly from that interpretation and believes that not only was it the Council’s &ty to meet, but also it was and is its duty to take action. I would say also that it has had this duty for quite a long time now. It is the duty of this body to act in order to put an end to the criminal violence that is used indiscriminately against the Palestinian people. This Council has had and has the obligation to act in or&et to secure peace and security in the Middle East. It has had and has the duty to act 4.. A”.&.- e, ---....- &L-L LL- I--*l---L1. -I-CL - _c .*. a . ..&. 4~. -.a -4LUcirc -v snI-“l.F CLlOC C‘vs LIIPllrllfl”*e ‘ ryrrL.ti “L L.llt: .ca*esL~rlla” gacipie aie finally respected. In addition, it has had and has the very special duty to act if we are to have any respect for international law. BUS/mmt s/w. 2923 136 (Mr. Alarcon & Quesada, Cuba) While travelling overnight yesterday from New York to Geneva, I: wondered what people would think in the future when they tried to disentangle certain circumstances that surround this long journey that we have all made in the Past few days. Future historians may have considerable difficulty in reconciling how the council - which, under the Charter, was established “in order to ensure prompt and effective action. - tcok 80 long to convene after receiving the letter dated 21 May 1990 from the Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations, in which he requested “an Mediate meeting of the Security Council”. How does the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Cuba at the United Nations Security Council. The content revolves around the Council's role in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, specifically the issue of criminal violence against the Palestinian people and the need for the Council to take action to ensure peace and security in the Middle East. The speaker also references international law and the Council's Charter. Given the context and themes discussed, it seems likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations, politics, or human rights.

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