We have told him that as a concerned member of the world community as well as of the hemisphere, one that has ties of history and geography with both par- ties to the dispute, the Government of Canada stands ready to facilitate negotiations or to assist in the implementation of any agreed settlement if the parties agree there is a useful role for Canada to play. The Canadian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has reiterated to the Foreign Ministers of Argentina and the United Kingdom Canada’s willingness to co- operate in achieving a lasting, peaceful settlement. 2 16. The people of Canada have watched the escalation of violence with growing concern, and they will applaud and support any and all efforts that lead to a peuccful settlement. But that must be based on justice and the rule of law. Settlement must be achieved before further lives are lost and before the conflict becomes more widespread. Let no time be wasted or efforts spared in returning to the precepts of resolution 502 (1982). 217. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK (United States of America): I should like to begin by expressing to you. Mr. President, the appreciation of my Government for your judicious and skilful leadership of the affairs of the Council in this deeply truubled time, as we seek a solution to the tragic conflict under way in the South Atlantic. t 218. We desire also to express in this public arena our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his tireless and determined efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina. The Secretary-General knows, as we should like the world as well to know, that he enjoyed the active support and co-operation of the United States in his search for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or resolution, discussing a conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina in the South Atlantic, and the role of the Government of Canada in facilitating negotiations or implementing a settlement. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues.

**Category**
International relations