all the relevant resolutions of the Security Cguncil, and to ensure Iraq's strict adbrence to the rules of international law. v (interpretation from Ruszian): The Council will now hear other statements. I invite the representative of Italy to take a place at the Council table ancl to make hiz statement. Mr. (Italy): Az the Council is aware, Italy and other countries members of the Butopezn Community also requested this immediate meeting of the Security Council, in support of the request submitted by France. In so doing, Italy and other members of the European Community are acting in pursuance of numerous decisions takea by their Ministers. one of which, in particular, stated that **Any attempt to harm or jeopardize the safety of any European Community citizen will he considered az a meat grave offence directed agslnzt the Community an& all its member States and will provoke a united response frem the entire Community." It fellow6 that the offence against the French Kmbazsy is regarded as an offence against all members of the Community. BCT/ed s/w. 2Y40 33 The Twelve are fully aware of the suffering that Mr. Saddam Hu~sein~s policy of invasion end annihilation of an independent, sovoreiqn State is imposing on hundreds of thousands of human beings. Indeed, it is well known that the Community and its member States responded immodiately to the plight of these human beings and are to this day the most generous providers of assistance to the people rendered homeless by the reckless policy of Mr. Saddam Hussein. But, at the same time, the members of the European Community cannot ignore the violations of the basic rules of civilized relationships perpetrated by Iraq. In the first place, Iraq violated the fundamental rights of foreign residents both in its country and in Kuwait. Then the Iraqi authorities grievously interfered in the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by the representative of Italy to the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in Iraq and Kuwait, and the response of the European Community. The focus is on the violation of international law, human rights, and the safety of citizens. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, culture, or science and technology, but rather emphasizes the humanitarian aspect of the situation.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief