earlier, requires no argumentation and brooks no delay. Further steps to follow on could include the gradual withdrawal of the military forces of both sides from the area and the lifting of sanctions. It should also become possible to resume shortly con- crete and meaningful negotiations, held under the auspices of the United Nations and properly mandated by the Council, with a view to reaching a lasting polit- ical settlement in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the elements of which have already emerged through the previous efforts of the Secretary- General. My delegation stands ready to assist in endeavours leading in that direction. 18. The PRESIDENT (int~~/p/.c~tc/lion ,fi*onz C’lri- ncj.vt~): The next speaker is the representative of Hon- duras. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 3 19. Mr. LOB0 (Honduras) fi,ztP/pr,L~trrtior1 .fion? Sptrnish): I should like to express my most grateful thanks, Mr. President, for the opportunity given to the Honduran delegation to participate in this impor- tant meeting of the Council. I should like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on the nssump- tion of your important post and to say that we are confident that you will be most successful in yout work. because of your political tact and your widely recognized ability. 20. With regard to the hostilities now taking place in the Malvinas Islands between Argentina and the United Kingdom, I should like to state that the Gov- ernment and people of Honduras have feelings of friendship and profound respect for both countries. 21, Our Government wishes to express its soli- darity with the claim of the Government and people of Argentina to the Malvinas Islands. What we deplore are the acts of aggression which are causing loss of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement, discussing a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas Islands. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no mention of economic or environmental issues. The focus is on the conflict and the need for a political settlement, which suggests that the category should be related to international relations or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief