We listened attentively to statements about holding an urgent meetinq of the Heads of the Arab States at Cairo, and we hope that the results of that meetinq will be an important fat tot in joint actions with ceqatd to the situa Lion centred around Kuwait. The Soviet Union calls upon all who ace directly involved in the danqeras confrontation unfolding in the Persian Gulf area to respect the will of the international community and to shaJ a hiqh sense of responsibility for the fate of the world. Mr. KIRSCH (Canada) : I shall be bc ief, as the cesolu tlon that we have just adopted unanimously is clear and needs little ampliftoation. Ae the resolution states, the Iraqi declaration of its annexation of Kuwait has no basis in Law and is null and void. Cana& does not cecogn ize this purported annexation and continues to recoqnixe the legitimate Government of Kuwait. There can be no doubt that other recent actions of the Government of Iraq ace also in complete disregard of internationaL law, the Charter of the United Nations and the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes among States. The 5nternational wmmunity, through the Security Council, has condemned the Xragf invasion aa occupation of Kuwait. We have imposed sane tions on Lraq for fail inq to with&au its troops immediately and unconditionaLLy. The annaJncement yesterday that Iraq had annexed Kuwait was made in defiance of this international condemnation, is an act of exceptional gravity and cannot be tolerated. My delegaticzm therefore voted in favour of resolution 662 (1990) . We call upon icag to compiy Immediately with operative paragraph 3 of that resolution by rescinding its actions purporting to annex Kuwait. ENS/S s/l-l. 2934 16 Sir Crispin TI(T(ELL (United Kingdom) : We have passed through eight 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement, discussing international relations, politics, and conflict resolution. It mentions specific countries, organizations, and events, indicating a focus on international affairs. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a document from an international organization or a government. The content revolves around a specific crisis, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and the response of the international community, which is characteristic of international relations and politics.

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