America. have never ceased to claim their rights over the Malvinas Islands. The international community, as proved by the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly within the framework of the historic debate on decolonization, has unequivocally pointed out the colonial nature of that British despoliation. 137. The Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Non-Aligned Countries held at Lima in August 1975 was equally categorical. The Lima declaration states: “The non-aligned countries. without prejudice to ratifying the validity of the principle of self- determination as a general principle for other terri- tories, strongly support in the special and particular cast of the Malvinas Islands, the .iust claim of the Argentine Republic, and urge the United Kingdom actively to continue the negotiations recommended by the United Nations in order to restore the said territory to Argentine sovereignty and thus put iIn end to that illegal situation which still persists in the southern part of the American continent.“? That firm position of principle taken by the members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries hits been ratified time and time again: at the Sixth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Havana in September 1979. and in successive ministerial meetings and meetings of the Co-ordinating Bureau held at New Delhi and in New York. 138. Over those years-and with total contempt for the opinion of Member States, for United Nutions resolutions and for the explicit will of the Argentine Government to solve the question of the Malvinas Islands through negotiations-the Government of the United Kingdom has persisted in mnintnining its colo- nial domination over that territory and has repeatedly dragged its feet rather than enter into a serious nego- ti&g process that. in accordance with the principles set forth in the Charter and in relevant United Nations resolutions, would restore Argentine sovereignty over 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement on international relations, specifically regarding a territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom. It discusses the historical context, international resolutions, and the position of non-aligned countries on the issue. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international politics and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Politics