make every effort to seek for a measure which would call for the following: I. Immediate cessation of the hostilities. Beyond the central purpose. which is that of saving many innocent young lives, this would also halt a far-reaching military escalation with unforeseeable consequences. an escalation which would make an urgent solution more difficult by further alienating the parties. 2. A formal mandate to be given to the Secretary- General to resume negotiations aiming at a peaceful settlement of the dispute. The tireless efforts made by the Secretary-General to bring about a solution of the problem, and the formulas which he submitted at various times to the parties to help them to come to an agreement, constitute. in our view, sufficient grounds for the Council, acting in fulfilment of its respon- sibilities, immediately to entrust to the Secretary- General the task of resuming negotiations. 3. Conservation of and respect for the six points on which essential agreement had been reached. In his statement to the Council yesterday, the Secretary- General informed us that in his opinion essential agreement had been reached on six points [i/>id., prrrrr. 151, which, in our view, should form the fi-ame- work for resuming the negotiations. 40. In maintaining the positioq we have just set out, our aim is not to damage one set of interests or promote another set. 41. Uruguay is acting in defence of the principles it has always upheld. We do this, of course. with the fervour which has always marked our defence of just and noble causes. 42. Our only weapons are the constant protection of law, and freedom, which are indispensable factors for any achievement in the higher sphere of the well- being and coexistence of peoples. 43. At this difficult time, we must remain fuully aware that we are controlled by the world. The United 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a resolution from the United Nations Security Council, addressing a conflict or dispute between parties. It emphasizes the need for immediate ceasefire, negotiations, and respect for previously agreed-upon points. The language used is formal and diplomatic, focusing on international law, freedom, and the well-being of peoples. This suggests that the category will be related to international relations, conflict resolution, or humanitarian aid.

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