of the past, All those involved in the process of its elimination must avail themselves of the lessons of history and bring to bear all their intelligence and imagination to conclude this process at the least cost to themselves and to international security in order to provide the basis for a new era of co-operation among nations. 129. Only yesterday [iAid. l* the representatives of Argentina and the United Kingdom stated here theit willingness to continue negotiating. The Council should make use of this offer and take into account the result of the enormous efforts made up to now by the Secretary-General in order to supplement and reinforce resolution 502 ( 1982) and to specify a frame- work in which negotiations to end the conflict can take place. 130. The Council should immediately take the steps it deems appropriate to avoid a worsening of the crisis and to halt the useless loss of lives which is taking place. It should also encourage the negotia- tions which were under way and which have been interrupted and keep this matter under consideration until it is finally settled. 131. The Mexican Government addresses a respect- ful but urgent appeal to the countries to the dispute to end their military confrontation and to return to the path of peace in the conviction that no military victory can serve to generate rights or, in the long term, to improve their respective positions. We would only be running the risk of seeing the conflict assume unforeseeable proportions. 132. The PRESIDENT (intop/.c~ltrtion ,fiwm C’hi- tzrsc): The next speaker is the representative of Cuba. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 133. Mr. ROA KOURI (Cuba) (itllPr’l,r’l’ttrtict~~ ,fiotn Spmish): In congratulating you, Sir. on you1 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing a conflict between nations, specifically mentioning Argentina and the United Kingdom. The language used is formal and emphasizes the need for negotiations and peaceful resolution. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian aspects of the conflict.

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