cil has authorized me to do, I should like to say how pleased I am to see you presiding, in such an out- standing way, over the Council. I should also like -although I shall be mentioning this later in my statement-to express deep thanks for the work done by the Secretary-General, who has spared no personal efforts in his attempt to fulfil the mandate conferred upon him. 26. I am appearing before the Security Council, the organ that has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security in the world, at a time when a very important air and naval battle is under way on the territory of my homeland. 27. Argentina is being victimized this very day by another serious and grave military attack on the part of the air and naval forces of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic. Our history, regrettably, has known other cases of British aggressions, invasions and blockades; as in the past, we shall be able to with- stand this irrational aggression. 28. There is fighting on Argentine soil. We do not know, nor do we wish to predict, its results, but, re- gardless of those results, nothing can bend the firm and resolute will of the entire Argentine people to defend to the end our rights to the islands that are an inalien- able part of our homeland. 29. The Argentine people is united as it has been in the most glorious hours of its history, aware of its own calm strength and determined to defend itself in the face of any military aggression, regardless of its mag- nitude. 30. The Argentine people is, moreover, united with the brother peoples of Latin America, not only by links of blood created by struggles for indepen- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by an Argentine representative to the United Nations Security Council, likely in response to a conflict with the United Kingdom. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on defending Argentine sovereignty and territorial integrity. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of defending national rights and unity.

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