lose situation, that a matter of national honour is deeply involved, and we therefore see this as a case where preservation of the national honour of each party is paramount and must be satisfactorily handled, how- ever delicate or painful that exercise will be. Whether one is large or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, one’s honour must be defended, whether with missiles or with bows and arrows. 88. Accordingly, when my Government became aware of the growing escalation of the Falklandsl Malvinas crisis, it made its position known in letters addressed to both Argentina and the United King- dom on 5 May, indicating its deep concern and its desire that the crisis be handled within the rule of law. The conflict continues to cause all States Members of the United Nations discomfort, as we witness two Christian and friendly Member States laying aside all their Christian values and principles and resorting to the use of force to settle an issue that could have been settled in a bloodless manner. 89. The world has shrunk to one small neighbour- hood because of modern technology and advances in communications and transportation, thereby removing all barriers of distance and time. That achievement makes us all not only our brothers’ keepers, but neighbours as well, and the slightest noise or quarrel in the neighbourhood immediately raises concern and alarm, so that we must rush to see whether we cannot bring peace to the quarreling neighbours. 90. My delegation, however, is optimistic that in the long run all parties to the FalklandslMalvinas crisis will stand to gain from the islands. For the immediate restoration of peace and return to the rule of law, a carefully balanced timetable should be arranged on 8 short-, medium and long-term basis. Utilizing this formula, we appeal to the friendly nations of Argentina 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a government or international organization, discussing a conflict between two nations (Argentina and the United Kingdom) over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands. The tone is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of preserving national honor, promoting peace, and resolving the crisis through international cooperation. The language used is formal and emphasizes the role of the international community in resolving the conflict.

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