accept that they are, they should not be settled at the expense of people who now live in the Falkland Islands. They are paramount, and in our view thei interests are paramount, Whatever claims Argentina may have against the British, based on history and the imperialism of the past, may be settled without treating the people of the FalkIand Islands like chattels in real estate. We have said the same thing before in similar situations, but it may be invidious to name all the cases in our records similar to Argentina’s claim. 70. If we bend the principle of decolonization of peoples to look like the redistribution of territories, the United Nations is in real trouble. One has only to look at any map of one’s choice to see why. We do not even have to go back 149 years, as in the case of the Falkland Islands, to realize that any attempt to redraw the map of the world would lead this planet to endless war and destruction. This is mainly why the Charter of the United Nations was framed as it was. 71. The peaceful settlement of disputes between nations is a basic undertaking for all members of the United Nations. This principle has been brushed aside by our friends in Argentina. No reason has been given for the sudden change on the part of Argentina on such a basic principle. which it has been promoting in the United Nations for many years. is incompatible with the Charter of the United Nations.” 73. We are entitled to ask what happened between September 1981 and April 1982, a mere six months, to transform Argentina from a peace-loving country up- holding the principles of the Charter to a violent Mem- ber of the United Nations committing naked aggres- 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech, likely discussing a territorial dispute between countries. The language used is formal and emphasizes the importance of upholding international principles and respecting the rights of people living in a specific territory. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or social issues related to the Falkland Islands, suggesting that the focus is on the political and diplomatic aspects of the conflict.

**Category**
International relations