a tiny number of citizens from the colonial Pdwer, which makes inapplicable to this dispute the principle of self-determination, 44, This particularity of the case of the Malvinas islands was reaffirmed in categorical terms at the Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Non- Aligned Countries held at Lima from 25 to 30 August 1975. The Political Declaration adopted by that con- ference stated the following: “The Non-Aligned Countries, without prejudice to ratifying the validity of the principle of self-deter- mination as a general principle for other territories. strongly support in the special and particular case of the Maivinas Islands the just claim of the Argen- tine Republic. and urge the United Kingdom to actively continue the negotiations recommended by the United Nations in order to restore the said territory to Argentine sovereignty and thus put an end to that illegal situation, which still persists in the southern part of the American continent.“’ 45. The Political Declaration adopted at the Fifth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non- Aligned Countries, held at Colombo from I6 to 19 Au- gust 1976, stated the following: “In the special and particular case of the Mal- vinas . , . the Conference firmly supported the just claim of the Argentine Republic and urged the United Kingdom to actively pursue the neiotia- tions recommended by the United Nations for the purpose of restoring that territory to Argentine sovereignty, thus ending that illegal situation that still prevails in the extreme southern part of the American continent.“-’ 1 46. The inapplicability of the principle of self-deter- mination in no way whatsoever meant that the Argen- tine Republic was no longer concerned about the situa- tion of the sparse population of the islands. Rather, throughout negotiations, my country has given all kinds of benefits and guarantees to those inhabitants. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom regarding the Malvinas Islands, and the international community's stance on the issue. The focus is on the principle of self-determination and its applicability to the islands, as well as the negotiations and agreements reached between the two countries. There is no mention of economic, environmental, or social issues related to the islands or the dispute.

**Category**
International relations, Politics