that Jordan is currently passing through an economic crisis unprecedented in its history. Motivated on the one hand by their wish to carry out their Charter obligations in gooa faith, and conscious at the same time af the excessive onerousness for Jordan arising from compliance with resolution 661, my Government hereby officially requests to enter into consultations, on an urgent basis, with the Sfscurity Council with regard to finding a solution to the problems that will arise from the carrying out of measures under Chapter VII. ( ) Marwan S. KASIM S/21620 English Page 3 ndu.m on the economic and financial impact on Jordan Q from the imposition of restrictions on its @conomic relations with Iraa and Kuwait This memorandum explains the economic losses that would affect Jordan as a result of the imposition of restrictions on exchange of trade, services and financial transactions with Iraq and Kuwait. These losses could be classified under the following topics: (1) Exports of goods (2) Transport to Iraq (3) Import of crude oil and fuel oil (4) Grants to the budget (5) Iraq's debt to Jordan (6) Remittances from Jordanians working in Kuwait (7) Dismissal of Jordanian expatriates in Kuwait (8) Durden resulting from the massive outflow of expatriates from Kuwait through Jordan (1) &$$$&,s of goods to Iraa and Kuwait Jordan's exports to Kuwait in 1989 amounted to about $US 65 million, Most of these exports consist of vegetables and foodstuffs. It was expected that total exports in 1990 will be around $US 80 million. Jordan's exports to Iraq are expected to exceed $US 200 million this year, of which $US 180 million is to be settled under the bilateral payment arrangement and the balance by convertible Currencies. The restrictions on Jordan's exports to both countries will result in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication discussing the economic crisis faced by Jordan due to the imposition of restrictions on its economic relations with Iraq and Kuwait. It highlights the potential losses in various sectors, including exports, transport, oil imports, and remittances. The document is focused on the economic and financial impact of these restrictions on Jordan, making it a clear economic-related issue.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development