text: the sick and the elderly; 5. Decides that if the Committee, after receiving the reports from the Secretary-General, determines that cir­ cumstances have arisen in which there is an urgent humani­ tarian need to supply foodstuffs to Iraq or Kuwait in order to relieve human suffering, it will report promptly to the Council its decision as to how such need should be met; 6. Directs the Committee that in formulating its deci­ sions it should bear in mind that foodstuffs should be provided through the United Nations in co-operation with the International Committee of the Red Cross or other appropriate humanitarian agencies and distributed by them or under their supervision, in order to ensure that they reach the intended beneficiaries; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to use his good of­ fices to facilitate the delivery and distribution of foodstuffs to Kuwait and Iraq in accordance with the provisions of the present resolution and other relevant resolutions; 8. Recalls that resolution 661 (1990) does not apply to supplies intended strictly for medical purposes, but in this connection recommends that medical supplies should be exported under the strict supervision of the Government of the exporting State or by appropriate humanitarian agen­ cies. Adopted at the 2939th meeting by 13 votes to 2 (Cuba and Yemen). Decision At its 2940th meeting, on 16 September 1990, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of Iraq, Italy and 105 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75, No. 973. 
analysis: This text appears to be related to a international crisis and the provision of humanitarian aid to affected countries, specifically Iraq and Kuwait. The text mentions foodstuffs, medical supplies, and the distribution of aid through humanitarian agencies, which suggests that the primary focus is on providing relief to those in need.