We have no wish to inflict or to suffer further casu- alties. We are ready to discuss honourable arrange- ments for the departure of Argentine forces in accord- ance with resolution 502 (1982). But the Council’s demand to withdraw must be heeded. Because the call for a cease-fire contained in the draft resolution read out by the representative of Spain does not link that cease-fire with withdrawal, my delegation will be obliged to oppose it. 98. A resolution better fitted to the needs of the present situation would, I suggest, contain the fol- lowing elements: a reaffirmation of resolutions 502 (1982) and 505 (1982) in all their parts; an expression of appreciation to the Secretary-Genera1 for his con- tinuing efforts towards peace-making; a reiteration of the demand in resolution 502 (1982) for Argentine withdrawal; and a call for a cease-fire which would come into effect as soon as watertight arrangements existed for Argentine withdrawal within a fixed period in dignity and on an honourable basis. These arrange- ments would, as a practical matter, have to be agreed between the military commanders of the two sides in the islands, 99. Those are the essential elements of a cease-fire resolution which I commend to the Council. My delegation could support such a resolution. 100. In conclusion, at the risk of repeating myself, 1 should like to emphasize one thing. The objective of my Government is to set free the people of the Falk- land Islands from Argentine occupation, which, by their own democratic decision, they never, never wanted. All we wish to do is to enable those people to resume their peaceful, harmless and inoffensive lives and make up their own minds, in freedom and without constraint, regarding their long-term future. When we talk about security arrangements for the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a specific conflict and the conditions for a cease-fire and withdrawal of forces. It does not mention any economic, environmental, or scientific issues. The focus is on the political situation and the rights of the people of the Falkland Islands.

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