regard to compliance with it within 72 hours of its adoption. 17. This will allow us to adopt a draft resolution on the immediate withdrawal of the forces, and from that moment negotiations can begin with the least possible delay on full compliance with resolution SO2 (1982), which is basic to the settlement of the present conflict and palragraph I of which demands an immediate cessatialn of hostilities, and with resolution SOS (1982). 18. To prevent a cease-fire would be to assume a very heavy responsibility before the international community and, of course, would show that what is desired is not to end the conflict but to defeat the other party. This would open a breach between two countries of the same culture, both Western, which could have disastrous consequences and destroy the balance through which international peace and security are today maintained. 19. Mr. KAM (Panama) (i/ttnpr,rttrtiorl jinnr Sptrn- is/r): First of all, Sir, my delegation congratulates you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council yesterday. at a time which is indeed difficult. We trust tha.t your great skill as a diplomat and your vast talents will enable us to move forward and succeed in the difficult tasks before the Council this month, 20. My delegation would like to pay a tribute to Mr. Ling Qing. of China, who as President of the Council last month did honour to the best traditions of the great nation he represents. My delegation extends its gratitude to him, 21, My delegation also wishes, to express its sincere thanks to the Secretary-General for the report which he has formally submitted to us this afternoon. We wish to thank him for his tireless efforts to find a peaceful solution to this dispute, which has gone on fur far too long and which has caused heavy loss of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication, discussing the withdrawal of forces and negotiations to end a conflict. It mentions specific resolutions and reports, and expresses gratitude to various individuals. This suggests that the category should be related to international relations, diplomacy, or conflict resolution.

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