Government. Our people, devoted to the defence of our revolutionary gains. share the feelings of Latin America, nnd we are preparccl. as required. to defend the right of the Argentine put~pl!r to its sovereignty. 49. The PKESIDENT (i/rtc~, ,;~,lrrfion fi.c~l C’hi- ncj.vr~): The next speaker is the I-e, ~.esentat’ive of New Zealand. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. SO. Mr. FRANCIS (New Zealand): May I thank you. Mr. President, and your colleagues for allowing me to speak before the Council on behalf of the New Zealand Government. May I say. too. how glad we are that you are guiding the Council’s deliberations. We know that you and the great country that you represent have the patience, experience and wisdom needed at this critical time. 51. Seven weeks ago. before the Council [.?.WYth /uwtilIg I. my delegation expressed New Zealand’s grave concern over the situation that had arisen as a result of Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland Islands. The concern of the Council was expressed in resolu- tion SO2 (19821, adopted on 3 April. That resolution provided the basis on which settlement of the dispute could be pursued by peaceful means. 52. Since 3 April. however, the Argentine Gov- ernment has ignored the essential elements of that resolution and has defied the Council. It has intcr- preted the resolution in a manner contrary to both its spirit and its letter. It has sought to shift respon- sibility for the fighting to the United Kingdom and. in II curious inversion of fact and logic. to deny that the United Kingdom was justified in exercising its legit- imate rights to self-defence under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. Instead of withdrawing its forces. it reinforced them. It set unacceptable pre-conditions for its implementation of resolution 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by the Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations Security Council, regarding a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands. The speech expresses concern over Argentina's invasion and defies the Council's resolution, highlighting the need for peaceful settlement. The language used suggests a focus on international relations, diplomacy, and conflict resolution, rather than any specific economic, social, or environmental issue.

**Category**
International relations