interrupted by the submission on 17 May of :I draft interim agreement on the conflict by the representative of the United Kingdom, 3s. We believe that the efforts of the Secretary- General made a substantial contribution to clarifying the basic points of difference between the positions of Argentina and the United Kingdom; both Govern- ments, in the light of those differences, should analyse the inevitable necessity of resuming negotiations, for it is clear that the only course which can put an end to bloodshed and to the threat to world peace is peace- ful negotiation to bring this dispute to an end. 36. As Latin Americans, we are pleased to see a willingness to negotiate amply demonstrated by the Argentine Government which, despite its uncon- testable rights of sovereignty over the islands, agreed to begin negotiations within the framework of Arti- cle 40 of the Charter of the United Nations, that is. without prejudice to the rights, claims or positionufthe parties concerned. 37. In this very forum, too, Argentina has stated its readiness to comply with the provisions of reso- lution 502 (1982), a willingness which it could nut put into full effect owing to the dispatch southwards. immediately following the adoption of that resulu- tion, of a powerful fleet whose warlike preparations and subsequent warlike actions clearly violate the spirit and letter of resolution SO2 ( 1982), thus leading to a series of hostilities which had not taken pklCe at the time of the adoption of that resolution. 38. We most vigorously condemn these hostilities. which are now taking place openly in the form of iI bloody attack launched against the Malvinas Islands. 39. A formula must urgently be drawn up to put an end to the armed attacks. We call on the Council to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas Islands. The language used is formal and official, indicating that it may be a statement made by a government or international organization. The text mentions international law and resolutions, and expresses a desire to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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