the best of relations, could settle their differences peacefully and not take any action which could exac- erbate the already difficult situation and cause a widening of the conflict. 144. Listening to the Secretary-General on 21 May [2.76&h mectirlgl, when he reported to this body his various proposals to contain the conflict and prevent it from erupting into open war, my delegation was reminded of a somewhat similar situation involving my country over the West Irian dispute. In that conflict, when the initial phases of a full-scale military engage- ment had already begun, it was proposals quite similar to those presented by the Secretary-General, which he reported to the Council. which changed the war into a cease-fire and an eventual settlement of the West Irian dispute. This came about thanks to the goodwill expressed all round, the initiative of the then Secretary-General. U Thant, and the full participa- tion of the United Nations in the implementation of a framework of agreement. 145. The present situation may not bc exactly the same and such a procedure might perhaps meet with objection in the present crisis, but 1 feel, speaking fol my delegation, that it might be timely to recall, for whatever it is worth, that episode of two decades ago. That settlement epitomizes the spirit of accommoda- tion displayed by both parties to the dispute and their close co-operation with the United Nations as the Organization entrusted with the responsibility to main- tain international peace and security. 146. Today, with the war situation worsening in and around the Malvinas, the first urgent and prompt thing the Council should do is to call for an end to this war and for a cessation of hostilities. No one knows whether this war might not be the beginning of a wider conflagration involving not only the present two com- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict between two countries, the Malvinas, and the role of the United Nations in resolving the issue. The speaker is drawing parallels with a previous conflict involving their own country, highlighting the importance of accommodation and cooperation in resolving disputes. The focus is on the political and diplomatic aspects of the conflict, with no mention of economic, environmental, or social issues.

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