tian colleague on all these points before stating the general direction of our thinking. 24. We know that in this part, as well as in other parts. of our text, different language has been or will be suggested by one delegation or another. We shall consider those suggestions with an open mind, as long as they do not change the meaning of a draft resolu- tion which, we know, has been encouraged by many Middle Eastern and European countries, which reflects the hopes of peoples whose existence is threatened and which has no goal other than security, justice and peace. 25. We do not ask that the Council begin today a d&ailed consideration of the draft resolution we have submitted. We ask only-but to this we attach impor- tance-that this meeting provide all Council members with the opportunity to become more keenly aware of what we consider to be the essential relationship between the search for :I solution to the immediate problem of Beirut and the search for a direction on the fundamental problems whose persistence has brought about the present crisis. We ask that this meeting provide al! Council members with the oppor- tunity to become more keenly aware of the relationship between the solution of military problems and that of political problems, between the acceptance of concessions on the military level and the definition of prospects on the political level. It is the task of the Council to define the principles of a settlement. Our draft resolution and, today, 0111’ exchange of views ure aimed at bringing out the fundamental elements which must be part of any settlement. 26. Thus, WC should be very happy for all those who wish to speak at this meeting to express their feelings on the general direction of our draft resolution: we hope 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a conflict in Beirut, mentioning the need for a solution to the immediate problem and the relationship between military and political problems. It also mentions the hopes of peoples whose existence is threatened, suggesting a humanitarian or political crisis. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level meeting or statement.

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