77. Panama wiI1 not oppose the adoption of this draft resolution. We have- expressed our fears and our concerns and our very specia! feelings for the Secre- tary-General, to whom we wish to reiterate our support, confidence and co-operation, We agree with the statement that has jusr been made, that a very difficult mission has been entrusted to him. He himself has asked what he can accomplish in seven days. The answer is surely whatever the parties will allow him to do, the co-operation given lo him by the parties, particularly the country that has in the area four fifths of its fleet-not that the same number of ships will return to their home port-so that the Secretary- General can make some progress. 78. This does not mean that the Council is abdicating its responsibility. The Council has the duty to take specific measures and, if after a certain period of time it becomes necessary, we shall be in a position to request another meeting in order to make a statement. We hope that the Secretary-General will be successful in his very difficult and dramatic task. We have every confidence in his skill and integrity. his impartiality and his character. We know that. at the opportune moment, or if no progress is made in the negotiations, he will come back to us after seven days, or even sooner, so that the Council can assume its responsi- bilities. 79. I reiterate that Panama will vote in favour of the draft resolution as a contribution to the search, through the Secretary-General, for a soIution. 80. The PRESIDENT (i~rprctntion fiwm Chinese): I should now like to make a statement as the repre- sentative of CHINA in explanation of vote. 81. For the past five days the Council has been 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement made by the representative of Panama in the United Nations Security Council, discussing the adoption of a draft resolution related to a specific mission entrusted to the Secretary-General. The tone is diplomatic and shows support for the Secretary-General's efforts. The language used is formal and official, indicating that it is a formal statement made in an international setting.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief