of May. Although this is only the second formal meeting of the Council this month, you have amply demonstrated exemplary wisdom and diplomatic skill in a series of informal consultations held from the very beginning of this month on the various important matters of which the Council is seized. 1 wish to assure you that my delegation will continue to co- operate to the fullest extent of its abilities as you carry out the duties of your high office. 173. I should also like to pay a high tribute to Mr. Kamanda wa Kamanda, of Zaire, for his guid- ance of the Council’s work last month. Mr. Kamanda wa Kamanda’s exceptional ability was consistently in evidence as he presided over the work of the Council in April, a particularly busy and difficult month. It is no exaggeration to say that, without his perseverence and keen insight, the Council would not have been able to discharge its responsibilities with such admi- rable success and efficiency. 174. Turning now to the question of the situation in the region of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), I should like first to express our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for the strenuous efforts he has made during the past weeks to find a peaceful solution to the dispute. 175. Ever since the Council took up this question last month, my Government has been urging the immediate withdrawal of the Argentine armed forces from the islands in accordance with Council resolu- tion 502 (1982), as well as the principles and spirit of the Charter of the United Nations, and has earnestly hoped that the dispute would be settled peacefully through diplomatic negotiations. Accordingly, we have positively supported the peace efforts of Sec- retary of State Haig of the United States, President Belatinde of Peru and the Secretary-General. Having 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech, discussing a specific conflict and the efforts made to resolve it peacefully. The speech mentions the United Nations, the Secretary-General, and various world leaders, indicating that the context is international relations and diplomacy. The topic of the speech is a specific geographical location (Falkland Islands) and a dispute between countries, which suggests that the category should be related to international relations or conflict resolution.

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