reason, in these very difficult circumstances in which the Council finds itself, it is indeed fortunate that we have someone with so much experience presiding Over these meetings. I thank you, Mr. President, and all the members of the Council for this opportunity to participate in this debate. 84. I am confident that the Council will take the necessary action speedily to bring about a cease-fire and compliance with resolution 502 (1982), in its entirety, by the United Kingdom and Argentina so as to put an end to this absurd loss of valuable young lives and resources that those nations need to develop and improve the well-being of their societies, 85. For the United Nations the preservation of peace is not only its principal purpose but its daily challenge. Efforts are made daily to solve problems besetting the community of nations and to resolve conflicts which have not been settled by other means. When conflicts occur, as in the case of the South Atlantic, the responsibility of the Council for pre- venting an aggravation of the conflict that already exists is immense. 86. This is a very difficult time for the United Nations, To demonstrate inability to impose an inter- national order of law, to fail to stop the use of force to settle a conflict, to fail to prevent war between these two nations, would make the Organization appear to be powerless to preserve international peace and security. The Organization would emerge greatly weakened if it were unable to achieve its purposes. 87. My country is well aware of the seriousness of the crisis in the South Atlantic and of its great reper- cussions for peace and security in the hemisphere and in the entire world. We are convinced that a peace &tlement is possible by means of a solution that is 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by a representative of a country to the United Nations Security Council, discussing the ongoing conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina in the South Atlantic. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, and expresses hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on the international implications of the conflict.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade