Members of the United Nations, a country with which Canada has traditionally enjoyed friendly relations, slhould resort to the use of armed force in order to resolve a dispute, not only in fundamental violation of the Charter of the United Nations but also at a time when bilateral negotiations were being conducted in a clivilized spirit with another Member of the United hlations. 2 10. Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Charter is quite explicit concerning the requirement for Member States to settle their disputes by peaceful means so that international peace and security and justice are not endangered. To resort to force in order to claim what is disputed or to seize what is considered sovereign, or to impose on a community a rCgime which it con- siders foreign has serious consequences for the rule of international law and for the conduct of orderly relations between States. Abrogation of the prin- ciple of the peaceful settlement of disputes can lead only to chaos, the law of the jungle and the dimming of values we hold dear in civilization. 211. As we forecast in April and as events show so clearly, tragedy and suffering are the inevitable results when a nation fails to abide by the principles set out in the Charter and employs force to extend unilaterally its national claims. And we cannot forget that Argen- tina initiated the hostilities in occupying the islands unilaterally. 212. We had earnestly hoped that Argentina would abide by the provisions of resolution 502 (1982), which the Secretary-General has stated provided the basis for the search for a peaceful resolution of the dispute in question. Paragraph 2 of that resolution demanded an immediate withdrawal of all Argentine forces from the islands. This has not taken place. Canada has thus been compelled to impose certain economic 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech by a government official, likely Canada, addressing a conflict between Argentina and another country over islands. The language used is formal and emphasizes the importance of peaceful dispute resolution, the principles of international law, and the consequences of resorting to force. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to a particular sector or industry.

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