demand for the immediate withdrawal of all Argen- tine forces, there would have been no need for the Royal Navy to exercise the United Kingdom’s right of self-defence when it arrived off the Falkland Islands. The way would have been open for the con- tinuation of diplomatic negotiations which had been held as recently as 27 February. Instead, Argentina used force to occupy the islands and has used force against the people of the islands day by day since 3 April. This was contrary to resolution SO2 (lY82), In these circumstances, the United Kingdom retains in full its inherent right of self-defence. 273. Finally, I believe that the Foreign Minister of Panama suggested that wc might be introducing nuclear weapons into the area. I only have this to say: it is absolutely inconceivable that Britain would use nuclear weapons in the dispute with Argentina over the Falklands. 274. Mr. ROS (Argentina) (intrl.~,.[‘ttrtic,rl .fiWl Sl~trni,sh,J: 11: was not the intention of my delegation to prolong this debate in any kind of personalized wily, but the representative of the United Kingdom has opted for this system; obviously we have to act as if we were embarking upon a bilateral dialogue. 275. The fact is that hc has made known his points of view, and while he was speaking I was reading resolution SO2 (IY82). but I could not see in that [‘es+ lution any authorization for the United Kingdom to send its fleet and to begin hostilities. So no matte1 how much we debate, in no way does this resolution authorize the United Kingdom to become the world’s policeman and to use force in the way it is doing. 276. The reprcscntative of the United Kin&m tells us that we are not complying with resolution 502 (IY82). I should like to recall that the Government 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of the United Kingdom in the United Nations, addressing the conflict between the UK and Argentina over the Falkland Islands. The text focuses on the justifications for the UK's military action and the interpretation of a UN resolution. It does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. The topic is primarily related to international relations and conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations