text: the restoration of the legitimate Government of Kuwait. At the same time we believe that all States should act in strict conformity with the universally accepted principles of international law. It ii3 imperative that all States display JvM/G S1PV.2940 23 (Mr,) moderation and responsibility and undertake nothing that may further aggravate the situation. any new escalation of force would make settlement of the situation, which is already particularly serious, even more difficult. What continues to be necessary is to resort to political actioa and to keep dialogue always open. Finally, my delegation would like to reiterate its position as officially presented to the Council in its memorandum of 27 August 1990. In spite of the difficulties with which my country is confronted as a result of the implementation of sanctions against Iraq, Romania will strictly observe and fully apply the provisions of resolution 661 (19901, as well as of the resolution we are going to adopt this morning. Hr. PRRALo~ (Colombia) (interpretation from Spanish): My Government wishes to express its deep concern over the new events that are being Considered this morning by the Council. In every respect this is not a fortuitous event but one that is deliberate and is conducive to increased escalation in the Gulf region. Despite the fact that in resolution 664 (1990) the Security Council reaffirms that annexation of Kuwait by Traq is null and void and demands that the Government of Xraq rescind its orders for the closure of diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait and the withdrawal of the immunity of their personnel, and refrain from any such actions in the future. the Iraqi Government has not acted accordingly. On the contrary, it has aggravated the Situation. Colombia joins in the protest and condemnation by the international community, which include an unequivocal message to the Iraqi aUthOritieS that they desist from 
analysis: This text appears to be a diplomatic statement, discussing the situation in the Gulf region, specifically the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, and the international community's response. The text mentions resolutions, sanctions, and the need for moderation and responsibility, suggesting that it is related to international relations and politics.