military and econnaic blockade that is beiwa set UP by one countrv auainot Its9 ard Kuwait under Article 51 of the Charter. We helieve that utilisatiar of this military blockade by one State without takinq into cxmsideration the role assumed W the Securitv Council for the safequardimi of international peace and securitv is an act that is not defensive in aharacter. Fourthly, within this context the Republic of Yemen believes that an increase in the foreiqr military presence and its qrowima intensity in the reqfon, a re’eqion that is near our awn territorial uaters and terrftorv, is one that is not in anv way in accordance with the political obieotives citad aB s pretext f= sendins foreisn armed forcee to khe teqicm. YOr@OVetr it exceeda the sethates that were made for that marrsive oresence. No one cau doubt that sme L10*ters, or indeed the same Power8 that have sent the aforementioned forces, have asserted that thev will remain in the teqibn foe a lam time. Fifthly, einee the outbreak of the crisis the Republic of Y-man has callea for a ueaceful solutia, within an Arab content. Ihue, w country has made effort8 in the past and will continue doimq so in future with a view to sxtricatinu ourselves from this arisia and findim politioal and aiploraatic solutions to it. On Wle baris of the said principle, we WelcOrmd the Iraqi initiative kwwause we saw in it an indiaatiar that Irarl wiehes to settle thib crisis by eeae.ful meizns. We still consider it necessary to seize this initiative so as to follow uo the actlow taken, with a viar to reachins a Peaceful settlement of all orobleme W/6 WV. 2937 7 (Hr. Al-Ashtal, Yemen) confrontim our reqion, because we are convinced of the interdewndence of all 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, discussing a military blockade and the role of the Security Council in maintaining international peace and security. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it may be a statement from a government or international organization. The text mentions the use of military force, the role of the Security Council, and the desire for a peaceful settlement to a crisis. These themes suggest that the text may be related to international relations, diplomacy, or security.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief