The problem of the Falkland Islands is not new, but the breaches of international peace started by Argen- tina’s aggression on 2 April are new. There is no need to recount the history of the two problems, as they are already well known at the United Nations. 65. In the case of the historical claims of Argentina regarding the Falkland Islands, the records of the Gen- eral Assembly debates fully show what those claims are, and one can make an informed judgement on the merits or demerits of the claims. On the current crisis brought about by Argentina’s armed aggression. the debate of 3 April [L?jUth mcvfiug] and the current debate have already provided the facts and opinions necessary to facilitate the search for a solution to the problem. 66. Some of those who have spoken here, particu- larly those who feel obliged to support Argentina right ‘or wrong, have tried to treat these two problems as one and inseparable. This view is unjustified and unsupportable by those States Members of the United Nations that are friends of both Argentina and the United Kingdom and, like my own country, Kenya, who adhere to the Charter of the United Nations. 67. May I state once more. to avoid any doubt, that my country maintains very friendly relations with both Argentina and the United Kingdom. Nevertheless, our obligations to the United Nations and our policy of non-alignment require us to speak out in the overriding interests of international peace and security even if what we say does not please some of our friends. 68. A lot has been said on the issue of the, colonization of the Falkland Islands by the British in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Most of what is said is true and difficult to dispute. Unfortunately, it is equally 
**Analysis**
The text discusses a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, and the speaker's country, Kenya, is trying to mediate the situation while upholding international law and principles. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
International relations