The spirit in nhich we extended that invitation foresaw the possiblrity ofcoming to the forcieth session of the united Nations cenerar Assenbly with anegotiating process already under way which would shori' that a peaceful attltude anda desire to resolve the problem e:risted between our Cwo nations. Such a development trould have been a positive response eo Ehe repeated cal1sby the internationar community ro achieve a just. peaceful and lastin! settlementof the dispute over the Malvinas, South ceorqia and South Sandwich Islands. rn the year marking the fortieth anniversary of the united Nations, such anevent wourd have signified a reaffirmation of the conlribution which thieorganization has made to tbe peacefur settlement of international disputes, i.rhichis one of the guiding principles of the Charter, Thus far, however, the United Kingdom covernment has given no positiveresponse to tbe Argencine invitation. This blatant indifference shows hoi,| r.ittrelmporlance the United Kingdom, a permanent member of the Securily Council, attachesCo che Organization I s decisions. The United Kingdom Government has emphasized the need to restore lrust betweenthe parties, yet it refuses to resume the dialogue, thereby ignoring the appeal,s ofthe international community and contradictinq its own statements. What is more, the Argentine Governmentrs repeated offers have met h'rth utterrefusal on the part of the united Kingdom to consider the issue that lies at theheart of the conflic! between che two nations and is the source of their otherdifferences. These differences would no doubt be resolved gradually r^,ere theUnited Xingdom to agree to resume negotiations with the Argentine nepubtic. A/40/646 English Page 3 We lherefore appeal to the reason and qood sense of the United Kingdomauthorities, which cannot continue to ignore the existence of a dispute which theyhave acknowledged on numerous occasions. The Argentine Governrnent is still lraiti,ng for a positive response from theUnited Kinqdom Government and, to this end, renews the invitation to embark on
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a communiqué from the Argentine government, addressing a territorial dispute with the United Kingdom. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on the principles of the United Nations and the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts. The text does not mention economic or environmental issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the two nations.

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