Iraq is a country with which we have long had friendly relations, and we should like to maintain that friendship, but in this situation we cannot take a position of silence, and still less can we go against our conscience. The Soviet approach to this question of principle remain8 a firm one. The sovereignty, national independence and territorial inteqrity of the State of Kuwait must be fully restored and protected. The Soviet Union is aqains t reliance on force and against unilateral decisiono, In our view, the surest, wisest way to act in conflict situations is to make collective efforts and to make full use of the machinery of the United Wations. What is taking place in the Per8ian Gulf at this time demonstrates with particular clarity haJ important it is to be prudent and circumspect in such situations and to reject actions which might pour more oil on the fire. We wish to remind everyone once again that the Soviet Union is against reliance on force and against unilateral decisions. The experience of many years ha8 proved that the 8UreSt and wisest way to act in conflict situations is through collective efforts, using to the full all the potential of the United Nations. Specifically, as pointed out in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign AEfairs, we favarc having the Security Council now devote its attention to this extremely acute matter on a permanent basis. We are prepared to undertake consultations immediately in the Security Council’s Military Staff Committee, which, under the Charter of the United Nations, can perform very important functions. As we Bef? it, the efforts OC the Arab countries th63lBelVeS could play a special role here in preventing the situation in the Persian Gulf from expanding into an even larger military conflict. JSE(/pt S/PV.2934 13- 15 (MC. Lozinsky, USSR) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or communiqué from the Soviet Union regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf, particularly the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. The language used emphasizes the importance of collective efforts, international cooperation, and the rejection of force and unilateral decisions. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, environment, health, education, employment, or culture. It also does not seem to be related to humanitarian aid, science, or technology.

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