to conclude a just and honourable peace, in keeping with law. 137. The PRESIDENT firzro.p~ptrrtiorz ~fiom c’lzi- IZ~JS~): The next speaker is the representative of Indo- nesia. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 138. Mr, KAMIL (Indonesia): At the outset, Sir, I should like, on behalf of my delegation, to express to you my congratulations on your assumption of :the presidency of the Council for the month of May. Your vast experience and the outstanding qualities tlhat you have exhibited assure us all in the Council of youl ability to guide the deliberations of the Council in dealing with this most difficult and challenging task. 139. I should like also to take this opportunity to express my high appreciation to Mr. Kamanda wa Kamanda for his skilful and dedicated performance as President of the Council last month. 140. I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and the members of the Council for giving me the opportunity to participate in this debate upon the specific instruc- tions of my Government, My delegation, representing a country in another part of the world, geographically, continents away from the arena of war and the par- ties to this dispute, namely, South-East Asia, joins previous speakers in expressing our utmost concern over developments in the South Atlantic and in con- veying to the Council our urgent appeal for prompt action to silence the guns of destruction now being employed on land, in the air and at sea in and around the Malvinas Islands. 141. The Council is meeting in an atmosphere of crisis and at a moment when the ongoing war between Argentina and the United Kingdom is not only causing destruction and death but also poisoning relations 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic speech related to an international conflict, specifically the war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas Islands. The speaker is expressing concerns and appealing for prompt action to resolve the conflict peacefully. The focus is on the political and humanitarian aspects of the situation, rather than any economic, environmental, or scientific issues.

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