198. The efforts of the Secretary-General are to be commended. Those efforts deserve the support expressed by the Head of State of Panama, as well as the support of all members of the Council. Thus far, however. those efforts have been unsuccessful because of the intransigence of the United Kingdom. The way in which this matter has been handled by the United Kingdom leaves a very bitter taste indeed because. as events have unfolded, 1 think the very position of the Council has been affected, 199. The intensive negotiations earlier this week here at United Nations Headquarters, both in the offices of the Secretary-General and at his residence, gave us grounds for hope. One of the participants in them was Mr. Enrique Ros, whom we all know and whose human and professional qualities need no additional mention by me. Also present was the dis- tinguished representative of the United Kingdom. Sit Anthony Parsons, who also enjoys our respect because we know he possesses excellent qualities. At the same time, we are aware that he is subject to instructions which at times, it is said, are ironclad, even though we wish they were more human. 200. Now, just when the Secretary-General’s efforts seemed headed for success and the Council had been convened, the Council began to find itself in what I believe to be a very difficult position, When the rumour WCS circulated that the negotiations, as re- ported throughout the world press, had broken down, the Secretary-General communicated personally with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mrs. That- cher. According to press reports, Mrs. Thatcher had made positive signs and asked the Secretary-Gen- era1 to continue his efforts. Similarly, the Secrct;lry- General contacted the President of Argentina, Genera] Galtieri, who also expressed the desire that the Sec- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic crisis between the United Nations and the United Kingdom, related to a conflict in the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion. The categories that seem most relevant are those related to international relations and politics.

**Category**
International humanitarian aid and relief, Politics