“3 -. In the afternoon of 26 May, 1 met separately with the parties and requested that each provide within 24 hours a statement of the terms it con- sidered acceptable for a cease-fire. It was my hope, as I explained to the parties, that on the basis of their replies terms could be developed which would be mutually acceptable. 1 indicated that arrangements for the dispatch of United Nations observers to monitor compliance with the terms of a cease-fire as mentioned in resolution 505 (1982) could be made on short notice, with the approval of the Security Council. “3. On 27 May, I received a message from the British Secretary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs, providing an indication of the terms acceptable to the United Kingdom for a cease-fire. On the same day, I received a first response from the Argentine Government, which was sup- plemented on 28 May by a communication on the terms for a cease-fire acceptable to Argentina, “4. I have had extensive exchanges with the parties, including conversations by telephone with the Minister for External Relations and Worship of Argentina. During these exchanges, which con- tinued until this morning, I explored various approaches in seeking the degree of agreement necessary for a cease-fire. “5. It is my considered judgement that the posi- tions of the two parties do not offer the possibility of developing at this time terms for a cease-fire which would be mutually acceptable. In accordance with the mandate given to me by resolution SOS (1982), I shall nevertheless maintain close contact with the parties if an opportunity can be found in which the exercise of my good offices can con- tribute to bringing this tragic crisis to an end.“’ [S//.5151.] 8. The PRESIDENT (infPrprctatior? fhm French): 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing a conflict resolution effort. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is a official communication. The text mentions the United Nations, Security Council, and resolutions, which suggests that it is related to international relations and conflict resolution. The focus is on finding a cease-fire and developing terms for a mutually acceptable agreement, which indicates that it is a humanitarian and conflict resolution effort.

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