extend an invitation under rule 39 to Ur. Nabil T. Maarouf. There being no objectiar, it ie 80 decided. JP/WIN S/W. 2923 9 (‘Ihe President) The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item ~1 its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 21 May 1990 from the Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the llhited Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/21300). I should like to draw the attention of nembers of the Council to the foll :ring documents: S/21303, letter dated 21 May 1990 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inal ienable Rights of the Palestinian People addressed to the Secretary-Cenoralt S/21307, letter dated 22 Ciay 1990 from the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia t6 the llirited Nations addressed to the Secretary-Generalr and S/21308, letter dated 21 May 1990 fram the Fermanent Observer of Palestine to the Wited Nations addressed ti the Secretary-General. The first speaker is the representative of Palestine, iii8 Ekcellency Mr. Yasser Arafat. I welcome him, and call on him to speak. Mr. BOAT (Palestine) (interpretation from Arabic) t I greet my brother the representative of the Republic of Yemen, the unified Arab State uhcxse birth WBS announced a few day5 ago. It is a source of gr-t pri& for nm to be present today for the seoond time in a year and a half in this hospitable country , where I have already had the honour to address the United Nations, in or&r to speak with the voice of Palestine, and deliver the word of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). I should Like, Mr. Resident, to thank you for having given me this special opportunity to undertake this missiar on behalf of Palestine and the Palestinian 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a meeting transcript of the United Nations Security Council, discussing a specific issue related to the Middle East conflict. The language and tone suggest a political or diplomatic discussion, with references to countries, organizations, and historical events. Given the context, it is likely that the topic falls under the umbrella of international relations, politics, or conflict resolution.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations