all in the area that justifies such an American provoca­ tion, that the Jamahiriya did not have and does not have any intention of interfering in the internal affairs of any neighbouring or non-neighbouring country, that it is anxious to see security and peace prevail in the area, and that our concern, as a .small country, is only to secure our development and stability. In calling the attention of the members of the Secur­ ity Council to the seriousness of such provocations by a member State of the Council, I should like to state that we reserve our right to call for a Council meeting if the United States provocations should persist or esca­ late. Also, we reserve our right to self-defence and to take the necessary measures to maintain our indepen­ dence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. as well as the inviolability of our airspace and territorial waters. I should be grateful if you would arrange for the circulation of this letter as a document of the Security Council. (Signed) Ali A. TREIKI Permanent Representatfre of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations DOCUMENT S/15615 Letter dated 19 February 1983 from the representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the President of the Security Council [Original: En1.:/ish] I /C) Fehmary /983] Upon instruction from my country. I have the honour to request you to call an urgent meeting of the Security Council lo consider the deteriorating situation near the Libyan shores that could jeopardize the security and peace of the region and the world. This situation arose from the provocative military actions of the United States Administration by moving its aircraft-carrier Nimitz with some naval ves­ sels close to the Libyan coast and sending four AWACS aircraft to one of the neighbouring countries of Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to spy and work against 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication between the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the United Nations Security Council, addressing a sensitive issue related to military actions and territorial integrity. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a high-level diplomatic exchange. The content of the text does not mention economic development, natural resources, education, employment, health, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology, which are not directly relevant to the topic.

**Category**
International relations, Security and defense