text: naval forces and begin their withdrawal from the area of the Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands), both Gov- ernments to complete their withdrawal by an agreed date; (II) Both Governments commence negotiations to seek a diplomatic solution to their differences by an agreed target date; (c) Both Governments rescind their respective announcements of blockades and exclusion zones and cease all hostile acts against each, other; (d) Both Governments terminate all economic sanctions; (c) Transitional arrangements begin to come into effect under which the above steps would be super- vised and interim administrative requirements met. 12. Reiterating my readiness to be of assistance, I recalled my conversations with the representatives of the two parties on 19 April and I stated that prac- tical arrangements for a United Nations role in a settle- ment could be completed expeditiously, subject to the consent of the parties and the decision of the Security Council. 13. On 5 and 6 May, I received responses from the Government of Argentina and from the Govern- ment of the United Kingdom, respectively. Both accepted the approach contained in the aide-memoire as providing a basis or framework for an agreement that would bring the armed conflict to a halt and make possible a peaceful settlement. At the same time, the responses raised a number of points on which agree- ment was needed. 14. On 7 May, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Argentina, Mr. Enrique Ros, arrived in New York to represent Argentina in the exchanges. Since that date I have had some 30 separate meetings with the two sides with the purpose of assisting them in reaching an agreement along the lines suggested in my aide-memoire of 2 May. The intention was to develop the ideas spelled out in my aide-m&moire with 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic document related to a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands. It discusses the withdrawal of naval forces, the end of hostilities, and the beginning of negotiations for a diplomatic solution. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a document related to international relations and conflict resolution.