disdain for the principles for which the United Nations stands. 56. With the breakdown in negotiations, the matter has properly returned to the Council. The clear duty of the Council now is to call for Argentina to end its aggression against the Falklands and to demonstrate its readiness to negotiate a peaceful settlement of the dispute without prejudging the outcome. We would certainly see an important continuing role for the Secretary-General in the negotiating process. 57. The actions taken in recent weeks by the British Government, and those now being taken, are a direct consequence of Argentina’s unlawful and unprovoked aggression against the Falkland Islands. They are a demonstration of British determination to resist aggression and to uphold the right of the islanders to decide their future. The United Nations stands for the principle of self-determination. The right to decide their own destiny belongs to the Falkland islanders no less than to any other people. It is a right of which they have been forcibly deprived; it is a right which must be returned to them. 58. The PRESIDENT (i,ltclp,‘ctrrtioil .fiom c’lzi- ~CJSC)): The next speaker is the representative of Equa- torial Guinea. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 59. Mr. MAYE ELA (Equatorial Guinea) fintc+ prctotiotr fionr Sprrnish): Mr. President, I should like to join all those who have congratulated you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of May. Your outstanding diplomatic qualities and your experience in international matters guarantee the success of our deliberations. 60. We wish also to congratulate the represen- tative of Zaire, Mr. Kamanda wa Kamanda, on his work as outgoing President. He conducted the affairs 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands. The language used emphasizes the principles of self-determination, aggression, and the role of the United Nations in resolving the dispute. These themes suggest that the category should be related to international relations and conflict resolution.

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