- 182. It is not possible to view this very serious situation with calm and serenity at a time when the Argentine nation is suffering from an aggression which requires that the Council take concrete action in con- formity with the Charter of the United Nations. My delegation believes that it is necessary that the Coun- cil take action on this, although, naturally, there is likely to be an objection and a veto by the United Kingdom. But this should not be an obstacle to the Council’s fulfilling its responsibilities under the Charter. 183. Panama has expressed its confidence in the Secretary-General and considers that, if he is given a mandate to continue his efforts to bring about, by a decision of the Council, the restoration of peace in the Latin American continent, that mandate can only be carried out when there has been a cease-fire and a separation of forces. Otherwise, this would simply expose the Secretary-General to an unpleasant situn- tion, and because of its respect for the United Nations and for the Secretary-General, my country does not wish him to be so exposed. 184. Negotiations with the United Kingdom have not made headway because of the intransigent attitude of the United Kingdom. Ambassador Parsons yes- terday [22.362/1tl mc~c~ting) made certain statements which really cannot be allowed to go unanswered. Ambassador Cnlle y Calle of Peru has just given an Elccount of the efforts that have been made. I took note of what Ambassador Calle y Calle said, very objectively, to the effect that the United Kingdom Ind the British Government persistently and inflexibly maintain, have maintained and continue to maintain that the first condition is that Argentina withdraw its forces from the archipelago of the Malvinas. But that is not the first condition: it is the only condition, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, discussing a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas archipelago. The speaker is urging the United Nations Security Council to take action to resolve the situation. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, nor does it discuss agriculture, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, or humanitarian aid. The topic is focused on international relations and conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations