2. Provisions for the extension of the time-frame for completion of negotiations and the related dura- tion of the interim administration. 3. Certain aspects of mutual withdrawal of forces. 4. The geographic area to be covered by the terms of the interim agreement. 17. On 17 May the representative of the United Kingdom delivered to me the draft of an interim agree- ment on the Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands) dispute which I transmitted to the Argentine Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs on the same day. During the night of 18-19 May, I received the text of an Argentine draft of such an interim agreement, which I promptly made available to the British side. 3 18, On studying these texts it was apparent that they did not reflect the progress which had, in my view, been achieved in the previous exchanges and that the differences on the four points unfortunately remained. 19. On 19 May I spoke by telephone with President Galtieri and Prime Minister Thatcher to express my concern and suggest certain specific ideas which might assist the parties at this critical stage. Both agreed to give them consideration. I subsequently presented to the two sides, on the same day, a further aide- mdmoire listing, as I have just done for the Council, the points on which I felt essential agreement had been reached and the four crucial questions which remained unresolved. I pointed out that the extent of agree- ment was, in my opinion, substantial and important -so much so that, if it were incorporated in the text of an interim agreement, the requirements of Council resolution 502 (1982) would be met. I expressed my deep concern, however, that unless the remaining points were resolved in the very immediate future, all that had been accomplished would be lost and the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic effort to resolve a territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom, specifically regarding the Falkland Islands. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no mention of economic or social development, natural resources, or environmental issues. The focus is on negotiations, agreements, and the role of the United Nations.

**Category**
International relations