a view to defining, point by point, the elements of a mutually acceptable text. 15. In my judgement, essential agreement was obtained, towards the end of last week, on the fol- lowing points: 1. The agreement sought would be interim in nature and would be without prejudice to the rights, claims or positions of the parties concerned. 2. The agreement would cover: (N) a cease-fire; (A) the mutual withdrawal of forces; (c.) the termina- tion of exclusion zones and of economic measures instituted in connection with the conflict; (d) the interim administration of the territory; and (e) negotia- tions on a peaceful settlement of the dispute. 3. The initiation of these various parts of an agree- ment would be simultaneous. 4. Withdrawal of forces would be phased and would be under the supervision of United Nations observers. 5. The interim administration of the territory would be under the authority of the United Nations. The United Nations flag would be flown. Argentina and the United Kingdom would establish small liaison offices, on which their respective flags could be flown. 6. The parties would enter into negotiations in good faith, under the auspices of the Secretary-Gen- eral of the United Nations, for the peaceful settlement of their dispute and would seek, with a sense of urgen- cy, the completion of these negotiations by 31 De- cember 1982, taking into account the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly. The negotiations would be ini- tiated without prejudice to the rights, claims or posi- tion of the parfies and without prejudging the outcome. The negotiations would be held in New York or its vicinity. 16. The crucial differences that remained con- cerned the following points, on which various options were being considered, at my suggestion: 1. Certain aspects of the interim administration of the territory, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic agreement between Argentina and the United Kingdom, focusing on the cessation of conflict and the establishment of a temporary administration in a disputed territory. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international organizations, such as the United Nations, and the resolution of the dispute through peaceful means.

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