important and delicate functions during the month of May. 41. 1 also wish to express the deep appreciation of the Government of the Argentine Republic to the Secretary-General for the dedication with which he has tirelessly sought a peaceful solution to the cO[l- flict. I allso wish to express our appreciation for the report he! has read out to us on the results of the steps he has talken in compliance with the mandate given him by resolution 505 (1982), in paragraph 4 of which he was requested “to enter into contact immediately with the parties with a view to negotiating mutually acceptable terms for a cease-fire”. 42. Whien resolution 505 (1982) was adoptLd, we told the Council that it should have been up to this organ to decide upon a cease-fire, in accordance with the direct responsibility vested in it under Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations, but that: “the Council has been prevented by the intransi- gence . . . of more than one permanent member of the Council from taking such a decision and is now transferring a heavy responsibility to the Secretary-General” [2368rh meeting, paw. 1141, 43. The experience of my delegation throughout the negotiations conducted through the Secretary-General has shown that that opinion was correct and that in the United Kingdom there was no intention at any time to accept the appeal made to it and that its only purpose was to continue its military aggression for the sole purpose of once again establishing on American soil another shameful example of colonial imperialism through aggression. The United Kingdom is attempting to establish on the islands a military presence in order to control the South Atlantic. This unmasks the alleged defence of the “wishes of the inhabitants” 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement from the Argentine Republic, expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General in resolving a conflict and criticizing the actions of the United Kingdom. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, or culture. It is more focused on international relations, conflict resolution, and political issues. The mention of "colonial imperialism" and "military aggression" suggests that the conflict is a political and security issue.

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