Action by the Council immediately to restore peace in the western hemisphere is anxiously awaited in ful- filment of the solemn commitment enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. It is to be regretted that the United Kingdom has broken off negotiations which were proceeding according to the timely and persistent initiative of the Secretary-General, who should be given a mandate by the Council which would be both wide-ranging and practical. 204. My country reiterates its faith in the United Nations and hopes that the action to be taken to bring about a cessation of hostilities as provided for in the Charter will be followed by a period of peaceful nego- tiation to settle the dispute. 205. The PRESIDENT (irztcrp,etotion jiorn Chi- nc~sc): The next speaker is the representative of Aus- tralia. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 206. Mr. STREET (Australia): It would have been my hope, Mr. President, to have been able to offer the usual congratulations on your election to the presidency in happier circumstances, but that is clearly not to be. 207. My delegation has requested permission to speak in the light of the grave turn of events in the Falklands crisis. We thank you, Mr. President, for allowing us to do so. 208. It is appropriate that the issue should again be before the Council. The situation of armed conflict which has erupted in the South Atlantic threatens to develop into a major conflagration. There has already been a tragic loss of life on both sides. New clashes over the past 24 hours carry the danger of much greater losses, both of men and material. 209. All this points to the necessity of reaching an 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing a conflict situation, specifically the Falklands crisis, and discussing the need for peace and negotiations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and conflict resolution. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or scientific topics, and instead prioritizes the resolution of the conflict.

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