the Atlantic, in which units are now moving towards the Argentine territory of the Malvinas Islands.” [2350th mmtin,~, ~(II’N. 287.1 35. But, in spite of the serious shortcomings of resolution 502 (1982) and the serious reservations it deserved because it did not note the fact that this is an anachronistic colonial case, Argentina unequiv- ocally stated its readiness to comply with its provi- sions, so long as the British Government adopted a corresponding attitude. 36. The history of the events that have occurred since the adoption of the resolution can be followed through two clearly defined lines in connection with that resolution: the Argentine attempts to arrive at a peaceful and just solution, and British attempts to obstruct the course of peace by attempting to preserve its colonial control over the islands in a direct or indirect form. 37. Argentine readiness to respect the authority of the Council has been stated clearly and explicitly on every occasion: ,on 12 April, the representative of Argentina addressed a letter to the President of the Council [S//4683 expressing Argentine readiness effectively to fulfil each and every one of the para- graphs of Council resolution 502 (1982). 38. That same readiness was reiterated in letters from the representative of Argentina to the President of the Council, dated I6 and 30 April [3//4%4 orrd S/1.50211. In those communications, the intention of the Argentine Government in this connection is reaffirmed. 39. It was within t_he context of resolution SO2 (1982) that Argentina agreed to explore the paths of negotiation opened up through the action of the United States before that country rejected the alternative of peace and openly supported the bellicose stand of the British. While that forum existed, Argentina offered its frill co-operation and did everything in its power to facilitate a meeting of minds, basing itself from the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas Islands, with a focus on the international community's attempts to resolve the issue through diplomatic means. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is an official document or a report from an international organization.

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