fbl- a cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of forces and n political settlement of the dispute. 23 I . The British Government indicated that it would :;criousIy consider our proposal, although it presented (:cI*t;lin t-c;11 difficulties for it. However, the Proposal wns not acceptable to Argentina. :!32. Ilnmcdiately afterward, President Belalinde of I?eI-u, after consultation with Secretary Haig in ordel t:o be brought ~1, to date on his initiatives. undertook the initiative to put forward a much simplified Peace plan. also drawing on the fundamental elements of resolution 502 (1982). :!33. On 5 ~~~~~ a draft text was forwarded by Peru 1.0 Buenos Aires; we forwarded the same text to Len- (jon. Britain made it clear that it could SeriouslY con- !;ider the pl~opos~~l. Argentina chose not to conside it, asking instead that the Secretary-General use his good offices HIS, of course, it w;is its full privilege to do. 234. The tragic conflict before us also hns special Poignancy for the United Nations, It is precisely this kind of problem the Organization was created to resolve. Article I of the Charter of the United N;l- tions commits us “to bring about by peaceful me;lns. and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of inter- national disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace”. It commits us to **develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the Principle of equal rights and self-determination of Peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace”. It commits us to “achieve international co-operation in solving inter- national problems” and to “be a centre for harmo- nizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends”. 235. The United Nations record in dealing with this conflict is, we believe, commendable. The Council 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing a conflict between countries, specifically Argentina and Britain, and the efforts of the United Nations to mediate a peaceful resolution. The text mentions the withdrawal of forces, political settlements, and the role of the Secretary-General, which suggests that the conflict is related to international relations, politics, and peacekeeping.

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