Libya. (Sig11ec/) Ali A. TREIKI Permt/1/l'III Reprt'.\'{'1//{l/il'l' ,~r thC' J,ih_\'{/1/ Amh .lamahiri_\·a to lh<' U11/frcl Nations 41 DOCUMENT S/15617 Letter dated 22 February 1983 from the representative of the United States of America to the President of the Security Council The Government of the United States rejects the false and malicious charges of the Government of Libya and calls the attention of the Security Council to yet another example of a threat to international peace and security posed by the policies of the Libyan Gov­ ernment. Furious that its plans for illegal, violent action were frustrated, the Government of Libya comes now to the Council with lying complaints against the United States. In fact, the United States committed none of the acts charged by the Government of Libya. The United States dispatched no offensive aircraft into the region, violated no Libyan airspace. As a matter of fact, neither the United States carrier Nimitz nor its aircraft entered water or airspace claimed by Libya on the days in question, although we have every right to enter these international waters, recognized as such under international law. We also have every right to conduct, under appropriate circumstances, training exercises with friendly Governments. [Original: English] [22 February /983] The United States affirms its rights under interna­ tional law and the Charter of the United Nations and intends to exercise them. Naturally, the Government of Libya would prefer that no obstacles-however legal-be interposed to its plots and expansionist projects. But peace-loving na­ tions cannot accommodate Libya's designs on its neighbours. In calling attention to Libya's false charges, the United States notes that such lies mock the serious work of building international peace, just as Libya's repeated efforts to interfere in the affairs of its neighbours destroy security in the region. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or letter, likely in response to a situation involving the government of Libya. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international law, security, and the actions of governments. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather addresses the political situation between the US and Libya.

**Category**
International relations, Security