countries. It is playing an important part in the interaational effort to bring aid to those who have sought refuge in neighboring couatries, particularly Jordan, ana to organize their repatriation. Clearly, those concerned must be able to receive from abroad the food Iraq has denied them. Security Council resolution 661 (1990) moreover stipulates that fooastuffs can be sent to Iraq and Kuwait in humanitarian circumstances. Obviously m/11 WPV.2939 52 (Mr.1 such supplies must be delivered in strict compliance with resolution 661 (1990) _ that is, that must not contravene the embargo and must truly respond to humanitarian considerations without risk of diversion. The Security Council and the subsidiary body it has established for this purpose can act properly only when circumstances so require and if the framework of its action is clearly defined. That is the purpose of the draft resolution just voted on, of which we were a sponsor. 1n this connection I think it useful to emphasise two points. First, it is indispensable that the Committee on resolution 661 (1990) for decision-making purpose5 have available to it objective and impartial information on the situation regarding foodstuffs in Iraq and Kuwait, in particular with regard to children and other vulnerable persons. Then it is essential that the foodstuffs that may be supplied in fact reach those for whom they are intended. Such a guarantee can be given to the international community only if their shipment and distribution are carried out under close supervision by international organisations. ff the Iraqi authorities continue to refuse the involvement of ouch organizations, they will be responsible for the tragic consequences that may arise. We would hope that movenlent will occur in this connection, and we hope that Prince Sadruddin Agha Khan, whom the Secretary-General has just entrusted with the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the provision of food aid to Iraq and Kuwait, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that such aid reaches those in need while avoiding diversion and complying with international resolutions. The focus is on humanitarian assistance, rather than economic development or trade, and involves international organizations and the UN Security Council. The text also touches on the importance of objective information and supervision to guarantee the effective delivery of aid.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief