Iraq and Kuwait. We wish to ernphasize the following basic elements of my country's policy on the crisis: First, Yemen has never endorsed and will never endorse the principle of the occupation of the territory of others by force. It does not support the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Secondly, my Country will Continue to Seek an Assb solution to the crisis - 8 solution that: takes into account 811 the causes of the crisis. !Thitdly, my country c8nnot endorse the idea that assistance should be sought through the use of foreign forces, for whatever reason. youtthly, we reaffirm out compliance with Security Council resolution 661 (1990). Bifthly, rumours and false statements regarding Yemen’s position on the crieis reveal unfriendly intentions towards Yemen. Yemen's position ie a reflection of the spirit of ous times in regard to dernoctacy 8nd multilateralism. We are aware of the fact that since this crisis affects the new international order, it will have either positive or negative effect6 on the democratio chenges in ous region. The road to war will not lead to the promotion of democracy in ous r.sgion, On the contrasy, it is peace that would strengthen Bemocracy in the region. BcT/pt S1PV.2943 18 (ktra AM!iW- Yemen) It is opportune that Yemen should participate in efforts to create a new world order at this very historic juncture when the unity of Yemeu has been achieved peacefully and Bemocratically, on a solid foundation. It allows for a free exchange of views, freedom of speech, freedom of political opposition. Our Constitution protects freedom of speech because that is an important part of our history as well as of the transformation that has now taken place in our country. We shall remain vigilant in safeguarding this great achievement so that others may not have any possibility of using the present crisis to strangle our free and independent will. 