nationals and born Islanders, as well as differences in income levels and education and in personal and family reputations. In consequence, then, it is inexact to speak of a homogenous society of Islanders when referring to the inhabitants. I should also add that, although privately often deeply critical of the United Kingdom Government and its handling of their affairs; they are reluctant to seem openly ungrateful or divided in their views and, while the vast majority of the inhabitants wish to see continued United Kingdom administration of the colony, there are at the same time undercurrents of distrust and insecurity, which have increased at this noment because of the renewal of relations between two countries that have enjoyed a tradition of friendship and conmerce for more than a century. That community, loosely termed "Islanders", should not lose sight of the fact that by reinstating diplomatic relations and re-establishing trade links the Governments of the Argentine Republic and the Unit~d Kingdom are simply exercising the rights of two civilized nations in compliance with exhortations of General JVM/11 A/AC:109/PV:1369 30 (Mr. Betts) Assembly resolutions to discuss and, if possible~ reach a compromise on all aspects of this ongoing and long-standing dispute. :·xt gives me great pleasure to welcome whole-heartedly the relaxation of attitudes between two countries that until a short time ago were diametrica~ly opposed: At the same time~ I am aware that this does not mean that the dispute is anywhere near resolution: The archipelago continues to be a colonial Territory under United Kingdom administration~ technically described as a "small Territory"; and the subject of a sovereignty dispute between the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom. JSM/ASW AAC.109/Pv:1369 31 (Mr. Betts• Petitioners from the Islcl'lds legislative Council~ in justification of their opposition to any definite solution to the sovereignty issue, have made it clear oo 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the complexities of a sovereignty dispute between two countries, Argentina and the United Kingdom, over a territory, the Islas Malvinas. The author highlights the diverse background of the inhabitants, including their nationality, income levels, education, and personal and family reputations. The text also mentions the renewal of diplomatic relations and trade links between the two countries, which has led to increased distrust and insecurity among the inhabitants. The author emphasizes that the dispute is ongoing and that the archipelago remains a colonial territory under UK administration.

**Category**
International trade, Politics