now before it. Before I do so, however, I should like to pay a tribute to you on the way in which you have conducted the affairs of the Council since you assumed the presidency at the beginning of the month, You have brought to the onerous job of President of the Council your well-demonstrated wisdom and dedication to duty, which we trust will contribute greatly to the solution of the highly explosive and dangerous problem in the Falkland islands. 62. I wish also to pay a tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Kamanda wa Kamanda, of the friendly Republic of Zaire, who so ably presided over the work of the Council during the month of April. He handled many intractable problems during his presidency with great dignity and wisdom. Indeed, the steps the Council took to contain the present problem immediately when it arose would have been adequate if those concerned had acted correctly and wisely in accordance with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations. 63. May I also place on record our admiration of the Secretary-General, who has done everything he could to avert the crisis in the last two weeks. His acceptance of the challenge after the unsuccessful efforts of the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Alexander Haig, showed commendable courage and determination. We know the Secretary-General cancelled long-planned appointments in Africa, and in particular in my coun- try, in order to undertake those efforts. We look forward to the return of normal times and to fulfilment of those other important commitments. The interna- tional community is grateful to him for what he has tried to do in the last two weeks. 64. The grave breaches of international peace and security in t‘he Falkland Islands have created an emergency requiring urgent action by the Council. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech, addressing the United Nations Security Council, and discussing a pressing international issue, the crisis in the Falkland Islands. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the topic is of great importance and requires a high level of international cooperation.

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