vigorously the acts and statements of those other countries which have joined in this scheme against the Argentine Republic. 119. In conclusion, I wish to state that, in the inter- ests of international peace and harmony, El Salvador hopes that the approaches that have been made to the Governments of Argentina and the United King- dom to resume negotiations with a view to finding a just, peaceful. honourable and lasting solution to this conflict in the South Atlantic will bear fruit. 120. The PRESIDENT (i/lfrrp,‘c’t[rtir,rl ,fi.o/rr <‘hi- I~O.YC): The next speaker is the representatrve of Bel- gium. I invite her to take a place at the Council table and to make her statement. I2 I. Miss DEVER (Belgium) fintopr~~fotio,l jhm Frcvwh): Mr. President, I would like to express my satisfaction at seeing you presiding over the pro- ceedings of the Council at such an important time. II 122. May I thank you for having acceded to my delegation’s request to speak in this debate on behalf of the Government of Belgium. 123. I should first of all like to pay a warm tribute to the Secretary-General for the work he has done with such tenacity, perseverance and conviction over the last few weeks in an attempt to bring about a peaceful and just solution to the conflict with which we are concerned. It is regrettable that his tireless efforts were not successful. We should like to hope that by making it possible more clearly to identify the prob- lems at issue and to outline possible solutions, those efforts may serve as a basis for a new attempt on his part, for which we all hope. 124. We have asked to participate in the debate because Belgium is particularly sensitive to violations of international law and of the fundamental principles 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement made by a representative of Belgium at a United Nations Security Council meeting, discussing a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and politics. The text does not mention any specific economic, social, or environmental issues.

**Category**
International relations