of commenting on the relations between Paraguay and Argentina. the Foreign Minister of my country, Mr. Albcrto Nogues, stated the foflowing before the OAS: “It is not necessary for me now, in this excep- tional forum, to give you an inventory of the feelings which are well known to Argentina, nor to mention the hopes shared by Paraguay and Argentina which make for sincere and mutual co-operation. The most eloquent testimony to this today is the Yacyretrj undertaking, a monumental project whereby we offer to succeeding generations a standing testimony to authentic integration.” 72. We listened with the greatest interest to the words which the Secretary-General used to report to the Council on his efforts to promote a negotiated and PeXefUl settlement to the conflict [236&/l n?rcrill,y]. It is to be regretted that the desired result was not attained and that recourse has once again been had to force. Nevertheless, the efforts undertaken and the statements made by the Secretary-General still stand. We believe in his ability, as well as in the maturity of the two parties to the conflict. Perhaps it is a question of evaluating the situation. of calming passions, of relinquishing extreme attitudes and of seeking a genuine solution which would satisfy the rights invoked by both parties. 73. Paraguay has from the very beginning of the conflict stated that it supports a negotiated solution and has been watching with interest and with hope all the efforts to bring the parties together undertaken by both the United States Secretary of State and the Secretary-General, as well as the initiatives of certain Latin American countries. 74. MY country’s position on the substance of the matter is well known and has already been set forth in the Council in a statement made last month 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the relations between Paraguay and Argentina, mentioning a specific project (Yacyreta) and expressing hopes for a negotiated solution to a conflict. The tone is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations