end to colonial situations. We shall make further reference to this point. 80. With regard to negotiations on substantive issues, Argentina, while accepting the criterion of simultaneous action to set in motion the different aspects- mutual withdrawal of forces, interim admin- istration and substantive negotiations-suggested by the Secretary-General, expressed its willingness to keep negotiating with the United Kingdom on the substantive issues under the auspices of the Secretary- General for a predetermined period. 81. Argentina was prepared not to place any pre- conditions on the negotiations in view of its confi- dence in its legitimate authority, recognized collec- tively by the Foreign Ministers of Latin America at the Washington meeting and the declarations of the members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Coun- tries, thus creating an appropriate atmosphere for a definitive, broad and rational settlement of the dispute to be found within the agreed period. 82. However, the United Kingdom attempted to place conditions on that negotiating process, first of all by insisting on a United Nations administration that would retain the colonial administrative structure which could prejudge and place conditions on sub- stantive issues in the negotiating process. Secondly, the United Kingdom accepted neither direct nor indirect reference to General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) nor to the three relevant resolutions of the Assembly on the question of the islands. That attitude constitutes absolute disregard of a 17-year process of bilateral negotiations and of resolutions of the Gen- eral Assembly. It was thus the British Government, rather than Argentina, that laid down pre-conditions on the negotiating process by rejecting mention of the clear mandates of the General Assembly on this issue. 83. We have also been surprised to observe, throughout the recent negotiations, the British attempt to divide the territories and to submit to negotiation the future of only one of the archipelagos, whife 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom regarding a territorial dispute, specifically the Falkland Islands/Malvinas. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a report or document related to international relations. The focus is on the negotiations and conditions set by both parties, which indicates that the issue is more political than economic or environmental.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief