dent of the Council concerning the situation. The views which I expressed were based on the Charter of the United Nations and on resolution 502 (1982)+ the implementation of which I repeatedly urged. I also made arrangements for contingency planning within the Secretariat so that the United Nations could be in a position to implement effectively any responsibilities which might be entrusted to it. 6. As long as the efforts of the Government of the United States to facilitate a peaceful solution of the dispute in the context of the Council’s resolution were under way, I voiced the hope that they would succeed, and I expressed the view that nothing should be done to interfere with that delicate process. At the same time, I affirmed my readiness to do all I could to be of assistance in achieving a peaceful solution. 7. In separate meetings on 19 April with the repre- sentative of Argentina and the representative of the United Kingdom, and also with the representative of the United States, I outlined the assistance that the United Nations could render, if requested, in pur- suance of any understanding or agreement that the parties might reach consistent with resolution 502 (1982). I stated that, for example, a small presence of United Nations civilian and military observers could be used to supervise any agreed withdrawal of armed forces and civilian personnel, as well as any interim administrative arrangements. United Nations aus- pices for such arrangements could also be provided, as could a United Nations temporary administration. I indicated that any arrangements of this kind would require the prior authorization of the Security Council; that, as a practical matter, they would presuppose the consent of the parties; and that such arrangements were mentioned without prejudice to the possibility 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict or dispute between countries, specifically Argentina and the United Kingdom, and the efforts of the United Nations to facilitate a peaceful solution. The mention of the Charter of the United Nations, resolution 502, and the potential use of United Nations civilian and military observers suggests that the text is related to international relations and diplomacy, rather than a specific economic or social issue.

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