could not be clearer either. Pt refers to mea5ure5 .not tnvolvim the use of armed rotce- . We belfeve that the Council will lose some of its credibilitv and moral authority iti it rerers to onlv sum aspects of the complex and serious conflict with which we are dealim on the basis of a decieian which may be taken by a permanent member which then decides when we should ta obnvened, fa uhat purnose and to discuss which part of a qiven conflict, in order to take a aneedv decision on the matter. UP/Pt: S/W. 2937 32 (Mr. hlarcon * Querada, Cuba) So tar the Srlcuritv Council has heen unable to act in a situation rhlch ia ext remelv clear, where one of its mmherrs is usim the resolutions of the Securitv Council in the manner it deema mout suitable ta protect its oun interestu. I have before me the text of an important statement, a measaqe Fran a dist inqoiehed Arab leader, President 6en Ali oE the Republic of Tunisia, to his veople a few days aqo. I shall read out part of the mesitaqe, as follows: ‘The situation makes u5 clwnder with bitterness ahaut the ProPer foundation of the pretext of international leqalitv to send foreign trcrow to Arab aoil. We have test& thio leqalitv throuqh the now chronic Palestinian matter, the occupation of Arab territories, the invasion of Lebanon and the repression of the intifadah, despite the manv resolutions adotsted by the United Nations and the successive votes aqainst those 310 are clamaurinq for their leqitimote tights. *Events have demonstrated that leqalttv and the wincivloa which should back it up are not adequate in the face of: the vital interests of the maior PWers, and that this Ieqalitv chancres cleuendin9 on those interests and their relations with tb party to be condemned.” 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech, discussing the concept of international law and its application in the context of a specific conflict. It mentions the United Nations, Security Council resolutions, and the actions of a permanent member, suggesting a political or international relations context. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a formal statement or address.

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