278 Chapter VIII. Maintenance of international peace and security NOTES sary to finance the mercenaries of the Central 1 S/ 1643 I, OR, 39th yr., Suppl. for Jan.-March 1984. Intelligence Agency (CIA). *For details, see chap. III of the present Suppkment. He gave a detailed account of the ’ 2522nd mtg. presence in . He said that the 4 2523rd mtg. various naval and military manoeuvres and exercises j Ibid. Similar statements in support of the Libyan position were by the United States and Honduras, which had aimed made by the representative of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist at intimidating the Sandinist popular revolution and Republic (ibid.) and by the representatives of , Mongo- the Central American revolutionary movement, and lia, Afghanistan. Czechoslovakia. Cuba and Hungary (2526th the construction of military bases and training cen- mtg.) tres for the Salvadorian army and counter-revolu- 6 2526th mtg. tionary gangs all revealed the interventionist policy of the United States in the region. His Government would continue to believe in the active neutrality of 31. I,EmER DATED 29 MARCH 1984 FROM THE PERMA- the Government of Costa Rica and, for that reason, NENT REPRESENTATIVE OF NICARAGUA TO THE would maintain its understanding that the camps UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT located on Costa Rican territory did not have the OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL ot’?icial support of its Government but that, on the contrary the CIA and its mercenaries were trying to INITIAL PROCEEDINGS create political problems between the two countries. The speaker gave a detailed list of the locations of Decision of 4 April 1984 (2529th meeting): rejection the various mercenary camps on Honduran territory of a Nicaraguan draft resolution and described the specific acts of aggression against By letter’ dated 29 March 1984, the representative his country since the last Council meeting on the of Nicaragua requested a meeting of the Council as a subject early in February 1984.’ The account rc- matter of urgency and immediacy in order to consid- vealed not only the growing number of military er the escalation of acts of aggression against his camps on Honduran territory, but also attacks and country. violations of Nicaraguan territory, its airs ace and its At its 2525th meeting, on 30 March 1984, the territorial waters. Nicaragua was aware oPincreasing- Council included the item in its agenda. Following ly direct participation of the Honduran army in those the adoption of the agenda the Council invited the attacks, sometimes even acting alone in support of following, at their request, to participate in the the counter-revolutionary groups. Sophisticated discussion without the right to vote: the repre- equipment, aircraft and boats far exceeded the sentatives of Guyana and Honduras; and, at the technical capacity of the counter-revolutionary ele- 2527th meeting, the representatives of Cuba, Cze- ments, as well as the Honduran army and document- choslovakia, Mexico and the Syrian Arab Republic; ed the involvement of the United States. at the 2528th meeting, the representatives of Algeria, The latest American actions suggested that the Democratic Yemen, , Ethiopia, the Ger- Reagan Administration intended to proceed with a man Democratic Republic, Hungary, the Lao Pea- military blockade of Nicaragua. The international ple’s Democratic Republic, the Libyan Arab Jamahi- community had to restrain a Government that was riya, Seychelles and Viet Nam; and, at the 2529th resorting ever more openly to force to resolve meetin the representatives of Af anistan, Costa international conflicts. The Administration’s deci- Rica, Euatemala and Yugoslavia.2 Phe Council con- sion to appropriate $21 million for the mercenaries sidered the item at its 2525th, 2527th, 2528th and of the CIA drsclosed not just its determination to 2529th meetings, from 30 March to 4 April 1984. press ahead with its criminal plans against Nicara- At the 2525th meeting, the representative of gua, but also its disregard for the American people, Nicaragua stated that his country had come to.the International public opinion and the peace-making Councrl to denounce further acts of aggression, efforts of the Contadora Group. which, owing to their level of sophisticatron, the The international community could not remain equipment used and techniques employed, repre- passive in face of the build-up of the United States sented a qualitative leap forward m the covert military presence in El Salvador. The only reasonable operations against the Nicaraguan people. Intema- solution was a dialogue between all the representative tional concern and repudiation had helped avoid a forces, the Farabundo Maxti National Liberation confrontation with unpredictable consequences for Front (FMNL), the Democratic Revolutionary Front . Regrettably, the efforts of the FDR) and the Government, which should aim at the international communrty, as expressed in the Coun- iormation of a broadly representative national ov- cil, the General Assembly, the Contadora Group and emment. The speaker deplored that the Conta dora the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, had not Group’s work had been seriously impeded because been sufficient to prevent resort to military solutions certain Central American countries had refused once in the region. and for all to remove the spectre of war that had He expressed his country’s concern and alarm in aflhcted the region in recent years. But the main the face of the increased military presence of the obstacle to its quest for peace was the United States United States in a neighbouring country, where it Government. The situation had led Mr. D. Ortega was building an infrastructure for aggression; the Saavedra, Co-ordinator of the Governing Junta of large-scale military manoeuvres, which had been National Reconstruction of Nicara ua, to visit the going on uninterrupted1 in the territories and waters President of Mexico, whose help he aad requested in of Central America an cr the Caribbean; the criminal the implementation of urgent measures by the Conta- mining of the Nicaraguan ports, endangering intema- dora Group to prevent war in Central America. tional navi ation and in fact amounting to full Similar missions had been sent to the other members economic bf ockade; and the constant efforts of the of the Contadora Group-Panama, and United States Administration to obtain funds neces- Venezuela-as well as to other countries of the Put II 279 region. Nicaragua believed that peace in Central sion also recommended increased military assistance, America required as a sine qua non condition the under proper conditions, to the Governments of El clear commitment of the United States, which so far Salvador and Honduras in order to reinforce diplo- had in fact brought to bear all kinds of political matic efforts by creating the conditions under which pressures to prevent a genuine, just and lasting peaceful settlements might be reached and the objec- solution to the conflicts of the region. tive of a better life in freedom and national indepen- Nicaragua reserved the right to demand compensa- dence for all Central Americans successfully pur- tion for the devastation resulting from the criminal sued.4 policy of the United States President. The represen- The representative of Honduras stated that his tative of Nicaragua requested the Council to take Government had complained on many occasions to immediate action to stop the war in Central the Sandinist Government about its systematic use of America.4 slogans, groundless assertions and fanciful interpreta- The representative of the United States pointed tion that were at variance with proper international out that the Nicaraguan complaint had been before conduct. It hao also provided the Organization of the Council on some six occasions over the past two American States (OAS), the Council and the General years and accused Nicaragua of initiating the process Assembly with well-documented replies refuting false of militarization, the destabilization of its neighbours charges of responsibilit for past events and tenden- and the introduction of foreign advisers in Central tious interpretations oty actions carried out by Hon- America. She indicated that Nicaragua had some duras in exercise of its full responsibility over its 107,000 persons under arms and continued to receive territory. weapons from diverse places and to assist guerrillas The measures to improve the professional level of in other countries, principally FMLN and FDR in El the -Including joint exer- Salvador, with arms and other supplies, with training cises with the United States army-were defensive in providing command and control centres. nature and designed to protect Honduran sovereign- The sole objective of United States policy in ty. Military manoeuvres were not prohibited by the Central America was a democratic solution as ~llus- documents adopted by the Contadora Group. Peace, trated by the report of the National Bipartisan democrat , security and co-operation for develop Commission on Central America chaired by a former ment in t!entral America were aims of the foreign Secretary of State, Mr. Hen Kissinger. The Com- policy of Honduras. The Sandinist Government was mission had visited the five zentral American coun- Intervening in neighbouring countries by supporting tries and the four States comprising the Contadora the promotion of subversion in Honduras and by Group. The Commission’s conclusions and recom- supplying the guerrillas in El Salvador with weapons. mendations formed the basis of the Central Ameri- Those conditions had made it necessary for other can Democracy, Peace and Development Initiative countries to make preparations for adequate defence Act of 1984, which represented a far-reaching at- in order to deter Nicaragua from an direct aggres- tempt to address the problems in Central America sion. *He concluded by reiterating xonduras’ posi- comprehensively. tion: m support of a comprehensive, peaceful solu- The Commission had concluded that neither the tion of reglonal disputes through the Contadora military nor the political, economic, or social aspects peace process and within the framework of the inter- of the crisis should be considered independently of American system.’ the others. The Commission had proposed a series of The representative of Nicaragua referred briefly to measures to support agricultural development, edu- the fact that the history of United States policy in cation, health services, export promotion, land re- Central America was characterized by its support for form, housing, humanitarian relief, trade, credit, dictatorial regimes such as that of Somoza in Nicara- insurance, small business and other activities. Special gua.4 attention would be given to increasing scholarships, The representative of the United States declared leadership training, educational exchanges and sup that she did not deny that the United States had from port for the growth of democratic institutions. time to time made mistakes in its policy vis-&is The representative of the United States empha- Central America. It might be even argued that it had sized the Commission’s call for a vigorous diplomatic been an accomplice to the rise of a dictatorship in strategy and a negotiating effort designed to resolve Central America, even in Nicaragua.’ the conflict and to include Nicaragua in a regional At the 2527th meeting, the representative of settlement that would ensure lasting security guaran- stated that his country strongly condemned tees, as well as national independence for all the the escalation of violence and the mining of the nations of Central America. Such a settlement would Nicaraguan ports, which amounted to a kind of be squarely based on the principles contained in the blockade in dis uise, in fundamental opposition to 2 l-point proposal of the Contadora Group, which the principles of international law. Noting the posi- included respect for sovereignty and non-mterven- tive gestures of Nicaragua, which were made in tion; verifiable commitments to non-intervention response to the concerns of those who desired an and an end to all attempts at subversion; limitations overall settlement, he paid tribute to the efforts of the in arms and sizes of armed forces; prohibition of four countries of the Contadora Group. The coun- forces, bases and advisers of forei n nations; commit- tries of Central America should be permitted once ment to internal pluralism and free elections in all again to solve their problems for themselves as they countries; provision for verification of all agree- were entitled to demand respect for their indepen- ments; and the establishment of an inter-govemmen- dence and peace and security for their peoples. The tal council, to meet regularly and review compliance. continuing Contadora process should aim to trans- In drawing up those recommendations, the Com- form those principles into an end to violence and to mission had drawn heavily in its consultations with interference in the internal affairs of Central Ameri- the leaders of the Contadora countries. The Commis- can States by countries from outside the region.’ 280 Chapter VIII. Mdntenrace of intcrnathd peace and secdty The representative of quoted the text of the social conditions of the peoples of the region. A just latest communique on Central America adopted by and lasting solution to the Central American crisis the Coordinating Bureau of the Movement of Non- would be achieved only through genuine commit- Aligned Countries, which had met in urgent session ment and participation b all States, in particular the in New York on 15 March I 984.6 He pointed out that permanent members oftx e Council, whose responsi- peace and progress could be constructed only upon bility for the maintenance of international peace and the foundation of political and socio-economic plur- security should be exercised in accordance with the alism, scrupulous observance of the principles of principles of the Charter.5 non-interference in the internal affairs of States and At the 2528th meeting, the representative of Peru an appreciation of the deep-rooted problems t pical stated that the Nicaraguan allegations had not been to the re ion; they could not rest upon the exe Iusion denied and that his country rejected the intensifica- of one 8tate or another from the mainstream of tion of hostile acts against Nicaragua, in particular regional development, nor on pressures, threats or the new operations against its port installations and blandishments. He expressed regret that the endeav- the obstruction of Nicaraguan shipping trade which ours of the Contadora Group had of late been amounted to a de facto blockade and de jure violation afflicted by a fla ing of will on the part of some of free international navigation. Reaffirming the countries. ExtemaY interference had also continued Peruvian support for Council resolution 530 (1983) unabated and, from all available indications, had and General Assembly resolution 38110, he men- even intensified. India deemed it imperative that tioned that both resolutions had been adopted by means such as the use or threat of force be immedi- consensus and accurately reflected the principles and ately abandoned and that dialogue be given a real commitments that the international community chance.s hoped would be honoured by the parties and factions The representative of Zimbabwe stated that the involved in the crisis. There was an urgent need for Council should express its grave concern at the the Council to express emphatically its support for deteriorating Central American situation, seriously the efforts of the Contadora Group to reach a threatening regional stability and call upon those negotiated comprehensive settlement. The Council responsible for the violation of international law to should call for strict respect for the principles and desist from their injurious activities and to observe norms of international law enshrined in the Charter strictly the provisions of the Charter requirin all and other international instruments. The principles States to refrain in their international relations %rom of non-interference in internal and external affairs of the threat or use of force against the territorial States, the right to self-determination, respect for integrity or political independence of other States. international obligations, the peaceful settlement of The Council should also demand the strictest respect disputes and the madmissibility of the threat or use by those concerned with Nicaragua’s right to develop of force against the sovereignty, independence or its own chosen political s stem, without an interfer- territorial integrity of any State needed to be strictly ence. The speaker urged t hat those responsir, le for the observed.’ mounting regional tensions reciprocate Nicaragua’s The representative of the Soviet Union stated that expressed readiness and desire to search for genuine the leaders of the United States had not attempted to peace in that region.s cover up their role in the terrorist activities a inst The representative of China maintained that in Nicaragua, but had actually boasted about it. Rere order to remove the tension in Central America it was no need to dispatch a commission in inquiry was of vital importance to put an end to all interfer- since one State had openly acknowledged its partici- ence and threats from outside and he urged the pation in acts of aggression against another. The super-Powers to refrain from making Central Ameri- Soviet delegation considered that the Council would ca an arena for their rivalry. The independence and be acting correctly and in fulfilment of its obligations sovereignty of Nicaragua and of other Central Ameri- by condemning the mining of the ports and territorial can countries should be respected and the affairs of waters as an act of State terrorism. The actions of the the various countries of the re ion should be left to United States showed that it was not interested in a the respective peoples themse kves.J political settlement in Central America and that it The representative of Mexico pointed out that the was deliberately pursuing a policy intended to widen objectives agreed on by the Central American coun- the conflict. Those actions constituted a gross viola- tries included the prohibition of the stationing on tion of the fundamental principles of international their territory of foreign military bases or an other law and of the Charter.’ forms of forei n military interference, as wel r as the The representative of Cuba stated that it was not prohibition ot8 the use of their territory by persons, enough simply rhetorical to endorse Latin America’s organizations or roups seeking to destabilize the peace initiative. The Governments of the Contadora Governments of c!entral American countries, as well Group should take urgent ste s to guarantee that all as the refusal to permit them or to provide for parties, especially the Unitedp States, gave real sup- military or logistical support. It was not merely a port to their efforts. Military and naval actions aimed matter of facilitating the trainin of counter-revolu- at intimidating Nicaragua should cease. The Council tionaries by providing them wit I! money and weap should condemn the escalation of aggression against ons, or of encouraging mercenary pilots to commit Nicaragua and the mining of its ports, which was a acts of aggression; what was being attempted appar- serious threat to international navigation and free ently was nothing less than the imposition of a naval trade, and the attempts of certain States to bring blockade against Nicaragua, in order to erode its about the failure of the Contadora initiative.’ economic infrastructure still further. Those actions At the 2529th meeting, on 4 April 1984, the were in flagrant opposition to the peace-making representative of Nicaragua informed the Council efforts of the Contadora Group. that some minor changes had been made regarding It was universally agreed that the conflicts in the draft resolutions that his delegation had submit- Central America originated in the economic and ted.9 Under the draft resolution, in its preambular Pul II 281 part, the Council would, inter alia, have recalled its version had been amended. He suggested that to the resolution 530 (1983) noted General Assembly reso- final preambular para raph “Noting also with deep lution 38/10, reafftrmed all the purposes and princi- concern the mining o9 Nicaraguan ports and other ples of the Charter, particularly the obligation of all attacks, as well as overt and covert hostile acts and States to refrain from resorting to the threat or use of threats against Nicaragua” be added “and other force against the soverei nty, territorial integrity or States in Central America”. political independence oP any State, commended the Similarly, in operative paragraph 1 of the provi- sustained efforts being carried out by the countries sional version, where the Council had called for “an that made up the Contadora Group in the search for immediate end to all threats, attacks and overt and a peaceful and negotiated solution to the conflicts covert hostile acts against the sovereignty, indepen- that affected the region, recognized and welcomed dence and territorial integrity of Ntcaragua”, the the broad international support expressed to the British delegation would have preferred to say not Contadora Group in its efforts to bring peace and just Nicaragua, but “the States of Central America”. development to the region, noted with great concern He also proposed to make the draft resolution more the foreign military presence from outside the region, balanced by addin to it some elements of Council the carrying out of overt and covert actions and the resolution 530 (I 9d3) and General Assembly resolu- use of neighbouring territories for mounting destabi- tion 38/10. He indicated that his delegation had lizing actions that had served to heighten tensions in hoped that the Council would have produced a the region and hinder the peace efforts of the resolution or a presidential statement that would Contadora Group and noted also with deep concern have been constructive and not vindictive. As all the mining of the main ports of Nicaragua. those elements were missing from the draft resolu- In the operative part, the Council would have tion, his delegation was going to abstain when the condemned and called for an immediate end to the draft was put to the vote.g mining of the main ports of Nicaragua, which had caused the loss of Nicaraguan lives and injuries to The representative of the , in explain- nationals of other countries as well as material ing his vote before the vote, stated that hts delegation damage, serious disruption to its economy and the continued to have reservations concerning the draft hampering of free navigation and commerce, thereby resolution. He made particular reference to the violating International law; affirmed the right of free fourth preambular paragraph because it singled out navigation and commerce in international waters and one admittedly important, but ‘ust one, element of called upon all States to respect that right by General Assembly resolution 1 8/10. He indicated refraining from any action that would impede the that all the aims of the Document of Objectivesto exercise of that right in the waters of the region; should form the basis for a peaceful settlement of the reaffirmed the right of Nicaragua and of all the problems besetting the region.p countries of the region to live in peace and securit The representative of Egypt declared that his and to determine their own future free from a Ir delegation would have preferred to have some time foreign interference and intervention; called upon all for consultations about the draft resolution. It had States to refrain from carrying out! supporting or hoped that a text could be arrived at that would be promoting any type of mihtary actton against any general1 accepted by the Council and would better State of the region as well as any other action that reflect 6 ouncll resolution 530 (1983) and General hindered the peace objectives of the Contadora Assembly resolution 38/10. He stressed that it was Group; expressed its firm support to the Contadora his understanding that the last two preambular Group for the efforts it had so far carried out and paragraphs were closely linked. On that basis his urged it to intensify those efforts on an immediate deleggatton would vote m favour of the draft resolu- basis; requested the Secretary-General to keep the tion. Council informed of the development of the situation and of the resolution; and decoded to remain seized The representative of the United States stated that of the matter. the draft resolution was seriously flawed, lacked balance and fairness and was not well suited to the The representative of Costa Rica assured the purposes it sought to serve, notably the peace of the Council that the forces responsible for security in his area. The rush to a decision by the Council was itself country would not carry out any attacks that might an example of seriously unbalanced concern. The jeopardize the sovereignty and securit of Costa Rtca actions taken by the Council on that day did not or of neighbouring countries. Costa Rica was inter- advance the cause of peace nor did they address the ested in seeing that the mandate and support of the problems of the region. The United States would not Contadora Group was not weakened. The speaker acquiesce in such a resolution9 asked the Council to appeal to the countries con- cerned to carry out their mission in keeping with the The representative of Malta declared that his Contadora guidelines and to appeal to the rest of the delegation would have preferred a little more time for international community to refrain from diverting consultations on the text being put to the vote. The the nine countries from their chosen path. He asked text as amended was positive enough to deserve the for strict respect for the principles of international Malta’s support and the delegatton would vote law, in particular those referring to the freedom of accordingly.9 navigation.0 Then the President put to the vote the draA The representative of the stated resolution submitted by Nicaragua. The result of the that the draft resolution did not match the scope of voting was as follows: 13 votes in favour, 1 against the debate or indeed of the Central American prob- and 1 abstention. Owing to the ne tive vote cast b lem. In the opinion of his delegation, the draft a permanent member of the t?ouncil, the draK resolution would have been im roved if the final resolution was not adopted.” preambular paragraph and the Ptrst operative para- graph as originally circulated in the provisional 2082 Chapter VIII. Mahtenane of labrnatlod pmet and sccvlty N OTES including the Islamic Republic of Iran, to restore ’ Sl I6449. OR, 39th yr.. Suppl. for Jan-March 1984. peace and stability in the region.’ 1 For details, see chap. III of the present Supplement. The representative of Saudi Arabia stated that the ‘See section 28 of the present chap. Iranian attacks on Saudi and Kuwaiti tankers had ’ 2525th mtg. taken place in Saudi territorial waters and adjacent ’ 2527th mtg. waterways, far from the area of military operations, bS/l 6422, OR. 39fh yr.. Suppl. /or Jan-March 1984. and were in retaliation for Iraqi attacks on the ’ 2528th mtg. Isiamic Republic of Iran. He pointed out that the a S/I 6463, OR. 39th yr., Suppi. /or April-June 1984. The draft claim by a country at war of a right to attack a third resolution was not adopted owing to the negative vote of a party would have dangerous effects on international permanent member. relations and peace and security everywhere unless it 9 2529th mtg. was condemned and rejected by the international lo SI 1604 I, OR, 3&h yr., Suppl. for Oct.-Dec. 1983. community. Since the Council bore primary respon- ‘I For the vote. see 2529th mtg. sibility for crystallizing the position of the interna- tional community, it must firmly express its determi- nation not to permit any aggression against third parties in the Gulf area. 32. LE’ITER DATED 21 MAY 1984 FROM THE REPRE- The representative of Yemen contended that the SENTATIVES OF BAHRAIN, KUWAIT, OMAN, Iran-Iraq war was being extended beyond the two QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF belligerent States because the Council had failed to THE SECURITY COUNCIL assume its responsibilities towards impartially restor- mg international peace and security in accordance with the principles of the Charter. He stated that the Council was now more than ever duty-bound to work By letter’ dated 21 May 1984, the representatives towards halting the war.3 of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and The representative of Senegal stated that the the United Arab Emirates requested an urgent meet- situation should be viewed in the wider context of the mg of the Council to consider Iranian aggressions four-year-old war. He urged the Council to call for against shipping to and from their countries. unobstructed freedom of navigation in the interna- At its 2541st meeting, on 25 May 1984, the tional waters of the Gulf, to renew its call for the Council included the item in its a enda. The council cessation of hostilities and the continuation of medi- invited the representatives of the i@ollowing countries, ation efforts, and to reaffirm its appeal to the at their request, to participate in the discussion belligerents to respect the territorial integrity and without the right to vote: at the 2541 st meeting, economic infrastructure of other coastal States and Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Panama, Qatar, Saudi Ara- refrain from actions likely to worsen or widen the bia, Senegal, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen; c0nflict.j at the 2542nd meeting, Ecuador, Jordan, Somalia and the Sudan; at the 2543rd meeting, the Federal Mr. Chedli Klibi indicated that the LAS Council Republic of , Japan and Morocco; at the had adopted a resolution on I9 May 1984, in which, 2545th meeting, Djibouti, Mauritania, Tunisia and inter ah, it appealed to the Security Council to Turkey; and at the 2546th meeting, Liberia.* The adopt a clear and firm position on the Iranian Council also invited, under rule 39 of its provisional aggressions. The League hoped that the Council rules of procedure, Mr. Chedli Klibi, Secretary-Gen- would take appropriate measures to guarantee the eral of the League of Arab States (LAS), at its 2541st safety of international sea lanes, because the disrup meeting.’ The Council considered the matter at its tion of maritime traffic would affect the interests of 2541st to 2543rd, 2545th and 2546th meetings, from all nations and could lead to forei n intervention. 25 May to 1 June 1984. The Council must assume responsibifity for restoring the stability of the Gulf region and must contain the At the 2541st meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister conflict as much as possible pending compliance with and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Information of its decisions. Since Ira had already indicated its Kuwait stated that between 13 and 16 May the willingness to comply, eITorts should be directed at Iranian Air Force had attacked two Kuwaiti tankers inducing Iran to heed the Council’s resolutions.3 and a Saudi Arabia tanker. Those attacks had extended the Iran-Iraq war to countries that were not At the 2543rd meetin the representative of a party to it and were in violation of the Geneva Somalia asserted that the EAuncil must demand that Convention on the High Seas, the United Nations Iran end its attacks on sea traffic, comply with Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Kuwait United Nations resolutions and respect the principles Regional Convention. He stressed that a disruption of international law. The Council should also vi or- in the Gulf region, because of its economic and ously seek to bring both the Islamic Republic of Bran political nature and its sensitive strategic location, and Iraq into a process of peaceful negotiations: would have economic and political consequences The representative of Turkey stated at the 2545th affecting the interests of the entire worId; therefore, meeting that the Council should try to help the in accordance with Article 35 of the Charter, Kuwait parties find a solution to the conflict but must not drew the Council’s attention to the situation and attempt to impose one. It should not ado t a called upon it to exercise its jurisdiction under resolution which would be totally unacceptab Pe to Chapter VI of the Charter, while reservin the right either party and which, by its lack of balance, fairness to call for measures under Chapter VII oft et e Charter and justice, would lead to further intransigence; in the case of recurrence. Kuwait wanted a resolution rather, it should seek to strengthen the hand of the that would identify the aggressor, condemn the Secretary-General, who had reaffirmed his will- aggression and warn against its recurrence, but ingness on I7 May 1984 to assist in the peaceful remained eager to work together with all the parties, resolution of the conflict, and enable both the Islamic