On behalf of my Government, I respectfully request that this letter be circulated as a document of the Security Council. (Signed) Jeane J. KIRKPATRICK Permanent Representatii'e of the United States of America to the United Nations DOCUMENT S/15618 Letter dated 22 February 1983 from the representative of Benin to the Secretary-General I have the honour to transmit herewith the text of the message addressed by Mr. Mathieu Kerekou. President of the Peopte·s Republic of Benin and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Benin Peopte·s Revolutionary Party to Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi. President of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. on the subject of the deterioration in the situation off the Libyan coast. "The news which has just reached us concerning the military manoeuvres now in progress in the Mediterranean and in the regions adjoining the So­ cialist Peopte·s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is a matter of great concern to us. "There can now be no doubt that these military manoeuvres constitute a threat to · the security. peace and stability of the peoples and States of the region. "In that connection. we should like. on behalf of the Beninese people. of their leading party. the Benin People's Revolutionary Party. of their Na­ tional Executive Council. and on our own behalf to assure you of our total support and our active 42 [Original: French] [22 February /983] solidarity in your determination to defend the So­ cialist People·s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the achievements of its revolution. "We reiterate our unfailing dedication to the ideals of peace, equality and social justice so dear to our two peoples. "Now and in the future, as in the past, the Ben­ inese people will militantly support any action de­ signed to safeguard peace, cohesion and good understanding in all corners of Africa so that the peoples of these regions may devote themselves 
**Analysis**
This letter appears to be a diplomatic communication between two countries, discussing a regional security concern. The language used is formal and expresses support for a specific country's actions. The focus is on the defense of a country and the ideals of peace, equality, and social justice, rather than on specific economic or environmental issues.

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