13th April 1982 - The Organisation for American States Calls for Peace

13th April 1982, the Organisation of American States, a regional caucus of 35 North and South American States that includes Argentina, issues the following Resolution 359:
 

"The situation obtaining between the Republic of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in relation to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.

Whereas: The dispute between the Republic of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in relation to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands is endangering the peace of the hemisphere, and the fundamental principles and purposes established in the Charter of the Organization of American States include those of strengthening the peace and security of the continent, preventing possible causes of difficulties and ensuring the peaceful settlement of disputes, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States resolves:-

(1) To express its profound concern over the serious situation that the Republic of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland now face;

(2) To express its fervent hope that a rapid, peaceful solution can be found to the disagreement between the two nations within the context of the rules of international law;

(3) To offer its friendly cooperation in the peace efforts already under way, in the hope of contributing in this way to a peaceful settlement of the dispute that will avert once and for all the danger of war between countries that deserve the respect of the international community."