related closely to the very basic provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, to respect for which my country is deeply sensitive. 98. Needless to say, I am referring to the principle of non-use of force, which has been flagrantly violated by the sad events in the South Atlantic area. I am also referring, with particular emphasis, to the views expressed by many delegations before the Council, which my Government completely shares, namely, that all forces should be withdrawn as soon as possible and that a provisional United Nations administration should be installed in order to facilitate the conduct of meaningful negotiations. Without a final withdrawal of forces, it seems to us inconceivable indeed to have meaningful, fair and free negotiations between the parties. Nobody can negotiate freely and in fairness any international dispute under the pressure of military presence. On no occasion should a military invasion be condoned. 99. It should be stressed, in this context, that my Gov- ernment is not taking any position with regard to the substance of the matter. In this respect, the General Assembly has adopted well-known resolutions which could serve as guidelines in the search for a final settle- ment. As for the modalities, we cannot think of better guidance than Council resolution 502 (1982) and the ideas set forth in the report, excellent for its objec- tivity, clarity and wisdom, that the Secretary-General presented to the Council on 21 May [2.36&h meeti~7gl. 100. We sincerely hope that the Council will be able to help the parties in settling their differences. It is imperative for the cause of peace that the Council succeed in its efforts. The world needs a Security Coun- cil with enhanced prestige. The Council’s prestige will be strengthened only if it firmly and consistently con- 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the principles and actions of the United Nations, specifically the Security Council, in the context of a conflict in the South Atlantic area. The text emphasizes the importance of respecting the principles of non-use of force, withdrawing forces, and installing a provisional UN administration to facilitate negotiations. The text does not mention economic or social issues, but rather focuses on international relations and conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations