th-e whose national and individual c ights are trampled upon and their nation occupied by the Iraqi war machine. We ace hopeful that, at least for once , Iraq will yield to reason and good cause. Mr. ALAROON de QUWUIA (Cuba) (:ntr!rpretation from Spanish) : At the outset, I should like to congratulate you upon your work as President of the COUnCil and to express OUT appreciation to your predecessor, the representative of Malaysia, for the way In whiti he carried out similar tasks last month. TO Cuba, the principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of States, no nwtts what reason, of k+ fi”~-.“an nf enr-- -- _ - - - -- -- if (rCa..r-a.,u-3 --1-L‘--- -= tk,;e -..Lbb*.UC.“I.YL L.r.hQL.“L‘.a, UL peaceful settlement of dfsnutes between States and of respect for the in&pendence, swereignty and territorial integrity of all nations are essential principles of our international order. It is in defence of those ur LncLp’les that we have expressed our disapproval and condemnation of the entry of Ir:qi forces into the JB/lO s/w. 2933 38 (Mr. Alarcon de Quesada, Cuba) territory of Kuwait a few days ago and that we have declared that that state of affairs rmst be en&d with the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwaiti tecritory and the Eull restocatioo of Kuwait’s savereiqnty. As Ear as we are concerned, these are two States and two Governments with which e continue to maintain relations of friendship that cause LB to feel particular concern at the situation that has arisen between them. That is uhy my delegation cast its vote in favour of Security Council resolution 660 (1990). Nevertheless, my delegation wishes to explain the reasons why it is unable to support the draft resolution now befare the Council. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by a representative of Cuba at the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in Iraq and Kuwait. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is of international relations and politics. The mention of principles, sovereignty, and territorial integrity suggests that the category should be related to international relations or politics.

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