principles of the rule of law and the peaceful settle- ment of disputes must be upheld.” . 155. Thirdly, we stand by resolution 502 ( I982), for which we voted on 3 April. We believe that it must be implemented in all its parts. That is to say, we want to see an immediate cessation of hostilities, a withdrawal of Argentine forces from the islands and a negotiated diplomatic settlement to the dispute. Of course, a settlement now must also take account of develop- ments since resolution 502 (1982) was adopted. We believe, therefore, that it was right for the Secretary- General’s negotiations to envisage a withdrawal by forces on bdth sides. 147. Thirdly, though the principles at stake are none the less important, the area in dispute is small and geographically isolated. The population of the islands is tiny: no more than 1,800 people-that is, perhaps 800 families in all. f48. Fourthly, although positions in the present conflict are strongly held, both sides have in the past accepted that the underlying issue-that of ultimate sovereignty over the islands-is indeed a subject for negotiation between them, And ideas were even put forward at one stage of those negotiations some years ago which could have been the basis for a settlement. 149. Those are all good reasons why the underlying dispute about the future of. the Falklands/Malvinas Yslands should be manageable. ,. 156. Fourthly, as part of a diplomatic effort to avert conflict and have those principles implemented, the Irish Government, in a spirit of solidarity, joined with the other States members of the European Com- munity in an initial programme of sanctions adopted on 10 April for a limited period [see S//4476, rrnrzcsl. But it became clear some weeks ago that the context in which those sanctions were adopted had changed. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and diplomatic situation, specifically the conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the text mentions specific resolutions, sanctions, and negotiations. The issues being discussed are not related to economic development, natural resources, or environmental concerns, but rather to the principles of the rule of law, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the sovereignty of the islands.

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