from the Secretary-General’s report of 21 May [,736&h sneering] that substantial progress had been made before the negotiations broke down. It is c? matter for deep regret that this progress could not be pressed to full fruition. 15. Fifthly, my delegation is of the view that the Secretary-General should be mandated by the Council to continue his peace efforts within the framework of resolution 502 (1982). 16. Finally, it is our firm conviction that there is no alternative to negotiations. Only through the mecha- nism of negotiation can a just settlement emerge, a settlement which will preserve the national honour and prestige of each party to the conflict. 17. Uganda, for its part, will spare no effort to con tribute to the achievement of this goal. 18. Mr. KAMANDA wa KAMANDA (Zaire) (inter- pretcrtion.fiwn French): First ofall, Sir, I wish to extend to you my warm and sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of May. The skill, experience and wisdom you have demonstrated since the beginning of the month in presiding over the Council’s debates indeed reflect China’s age-old qualities of wisdom and finesse. We are convinced that, at so critical a time as this in the history of international relations, and particularly in the recent history of the Falklands/MaIvinas war, we need a man of your ability at the head of the Council. 19. I should also like to pay a well-deserved tribute to the Secretary-General for the commendable efforts he has made and for the outstanding devotion he has demonstrated in the search for a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, iu accordance with the unanimous wish of the members of the Council. 20. Two fundamental principles that are seriouslY jeopardized in this case guide our approach to this 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement, discussing the Falkland/Malvinas Islands conflict and the efforts of the Secretary-General to negotiate a peaceful solution. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is likely a speech or statement delivered by a representative of a country or organization. The content focuses on the political situation and the need for negotiations, rather than any specific economic, social, or environmental issue.

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