dence, but also by the indestructible links of effective solidarity and a common reaction to the arrogance and disdain of the aggressor, 3 1. The Argentine people also feels the solidarity of the non-aligned countries, most of which were born to international life following a struggle against colonial domination and foreign occupation. 32. All this solidarity emerges as the expression of a deep conviction, a sense of duty and a commit- ment to justice and historic truth. It also emerges as a result of a mature knowledge of international reality, where the trials to which peoples are subjected make it possible to distinguish clearly who one’s true friends are and through them and with them to dis- cover new facets of one’s own identity. 33. When the Council adopted resolution 502 (1982) on 3 April, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama warned the United Nations of the grave con- 4 sequences that would derive from a resolution that completely disregarded the basic colonial aspect of the question. The events that have occurred since that time demonstrate incontrovertibly that the Foreign Minister of Panama was quite right in predicting the dangers of ignoring the consequences of the main- tenance of colonial situations. 34. He was also right in warning the United King- dom that it must not use the resolution to embark on a warlike adventure. I quote the following words of the Foreign Minister of Panama in explaining his vote against resolution 502 ( 1982): “I wish to state that resolution 502 (1982) in no way authorizes the United Kingdom to resort to force through its naval units or war fleet. It should be made quite clear that the Council has not empowered the United Kingdom to undertake military operations such as the one under way in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and diplomatic crisis related to a conflict between nations, specifically Argentina and the United Kingdom. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with references to international organizations, resolutions, and the actions of governments. The text also touches on themes of solidarity, justice, and colonialism.

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