negotiations to reach a settlement were based on an acceptance of all the fundamental principles of reso- lution 502 (1982) by both sides, including, in partic- ular, the principle of withdrawal of Argentine forces from the islands, mentioned in paragraph 2 of that resolution. The statement we have heard today from the Secretary-General has again made that quite clear. 164. For our part we hold firmly, as I have said, to the basic principles we have endorsed and we insist that it is imperative that they be implemented. But we also see a new imperative in the present dangerous situation. It is simple. Someone must shout “stop” before the present conflict becomes uncontrollable, precisely in order to ensure that these principles are upheld and further tragedies averted. 165. It is to that problem that we believe the Coun- cil must address itself now with the greatest urgency. The challenge to us here is to find a way of calling a halt as soon as possible to the present fighting and allowing negotiation to resume while maintaining out full support for the principles already endorsed by the Council. 166. My delegation will be ready to join with other delegations in this effort and to do so as a matter of urgency. We have no illusions that the task will be easy. We are aware of the inherent limitations on the Council’s action in such a matter and we know, too, I6 that as other peace efforts have been abandoned, the options remaining for action have one by one been narrowed. 167. At the same time, it is clear that what was achieved by the Secretary-General in several weeks of intensive effort was indeed remarkable. To a de- tached observer hearing him today, it would seem that 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech from a representative of a country or organization, discussing the ongoing conflict and negotiations regarding the withdrawal of Argentine forces from the Falkland Islands. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on finding a solution to the conflict and upholding the principles of a UN resolution.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations