decisive manner in which the Security Council responded to the Iraqi invasion has wou the United Nations enhanced respect as the embodiment of a just international order. Ethiopia's position with regard to Iraq's invasion, and its close co-operation with the rest of the Council members to bring about the withdrawal of Iraqi troops and the restoration of the legitiracrte Government of Kuvait, are prompted by our country's commitment to the system of collective security. We strongly believe that the resolve and solidarity manifested by the international community in defence of the rule of law are tha surest means of deterring aggression. Speaking with one voice and acting in concert, the Security Council has so far made ground-breaking accomplishments. In that regard, its resolution 665 (1990) was a broad and imaginative application of the Charter designed to meet the challenges posed by Iraq’e earg#hMonist policies. It is my delegation's conviction that resolution 670 (1990), which we have just adopted, complements the action the Council took earlier and will reader sanctions against Iraq mote complete and effective. Although Iraq's attitude t&us far leads much to be desired, it is our hope that the crisis in the Gulf will eventually be eettled peacefully. In this connection I wish to reiterate Ethiopia's commitment to the peaceful resolution of the crisis. A peaceful resolution has to include, first and foremost, the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi troops and the reinstatement of the sovereign Goverument of Kuwait. my arrangement or formula that falls short of the EMS/16 WPV.2943 66 (Mr,) urgent roalioation of tho stated objectives of resolution 660 (1990) would not be just and durable. To that end, my Government is prepared to work closely with othor Council members to bring about the attainment of the goala we have sot for 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement from an Ethiopian diplomat at the United Nations, discussing the country's position on the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent actions taken by the Security Council. The text focuses on the international community's response to aggression and the importance of collective security, sanctions, and a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

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