ments “in readiness for operations in the South Atlantic” but also statements by the Argentine Minister of Defence about the significance of these movements. On 2X March. all naval leave was cancelled. 21. It is clear that almost all the Argentine fleet, in- cluding an aircraft carrier. destroyers. corvettes and submarines. is now at sea. Yesterday, all Argentina’s C I30 transport aircraft left their bases. Their destina- tion was not revealed. but according to the Argentine press they are being prepared to airlift troops to the southern part of the country. On 30 March, at least two aircraft of the Argentine air force over-flew the Falkland Islands. without diplomatic clearance having been sought in accordance with normal intcr- national procedures, One of these overflights was by night and the aircraft carried no lights. All this activ- ity. and the statements by Argentine Ministers that have accompanied it, have given my Government reason to believe that an attempt is about to be made to use force to change the Administration of the Falk- land Islands against the wishes of its inhabitants. 22. My Government views the present situation with the utmost seriousness. We call on the Council to take immediate action in order to prevent an inva- sion. We ask the Council to exercise its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security, We ask the Council to call upon the Government of Argentina to refrain from the threat or use of force against the Falkland Islands and to exercise restraint. I can assure the Council that my Government has conducted the recent negotiations in perfect good faith and that the British Government stands ready to continue these negotiations in the future. What is unacceptable is an attempt to change the situation by force, 23. This morning, the Secretary-General summoned 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal statement by a government official, likely a Prime Minister or Foreign Minister, addressing a UN Security Council meeting. The content revolves around a specific geopolitical situation, the potential invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, and the request for international intervention to prevent it. The tone is formal, diplomatic, and urgent.

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